Park Lane News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Park Lane News holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 6 the Derwent Centre Victoria Road, Consett, DH8 5SD
How it compares in Durham
That puts Park Lane News among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Park Lane News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- 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 Park Lane News 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 Park Lane News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consett Home Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Kumars Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Fun Flies Ltd Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Love at First Bites Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| American Candy Consett Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Body Zone Supplement Centre Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
Questions about Park Lane News
What is Park Lane News's food hygiene rating?
Park Lane News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Park Lane News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Park Lane News last inspected?
Park Lane News was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months 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 Park Lane News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Park Lane News compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Park Lane News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Park Lane News 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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