Alis Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Alis Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 94 St Andrews Road, South Church, DL14 6RY
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Alis Store sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Alis Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Alis Store none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Alis Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| .The Red Alligator Pub Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Church View Care Home Caring Premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| 34 Cafe Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Bridge Creative Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Durham Alliance for Community Care Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Caps off Catering Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Bishop Bertos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Beedle's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Alis Store
What is Alis Store's food hygiene rating?
Alis Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 31 August 2022.
Is Alis Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alis Store last inspected?
Alis Store was last inspected on 31 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alis Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alis Store compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Alis Store holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Alis Store and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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