Leadgate DIY food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Leadgate DIY 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 25 February 2023, 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: 51 Front Street, Leadgate, DH8 7SE
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Leadgate DIY sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← Leadgate DIY | |
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Leadgate DIY 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 Leadgate DIY, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadgate WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2022 |
| Leadgate convenience store Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Grizedale Care Home Caring Premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Leadgate Local Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2022 |
| JK Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Rontec Villa Esso Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2026 |
| Clart About Sensory Cafe Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Leadgate DIY
What is Leadgate DIY's food hygiene rating?
Leadgate DIY has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 25 February 2023.
Is Leadgate DIY 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 Leadgate DIY last inspected?
Leadgate DIY was last inspected on 25 February 2023, 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 Leadgate DIY?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Leadgate DIY compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Leadgate DIY holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Leadgate DIY 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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