A Cut Above Meat Co. food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
A Cut Above Meat Co. 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 16 February 2017, more than 9 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: South Farm Cornsay Lane, Cornsay, DH7 9EL
How it compares in Durham
That puts A Cut Above Meat Co. 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% | ← A Cut Above Meat Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 A Cut Above Meat Co. 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 A Cut Above Meat Co., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Big Tings Jerk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Quebec Village Hall Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| The Quebec Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 25 February 2025 |
| Hamsteels Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2017 |
| Nicks Pizza & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Premier - R&D Convenience Store Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 March 2026 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about A Cut Above Meat Co.
What is A Cut Above Meat Co.'s food hygiene rating?
A Cut Above Meat Co. has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 16 February 2017.
Is A Cut Above Meat Co. 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 A Cut Above Meat Co. last inspected?
A Cut Above Meat Co. was last inspected on 16 February 2017, more than 9 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 A Cut Above Meat Co.?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A Cut Above Meat Co. compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and A Cut Above Meat Co. is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects A Cut Above Meat Co. 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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