J Noble & Sons Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
J Noble & Sons Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 27 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 17 Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QP
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so J Noble & Sons Ltd 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% | ← J Noble & Sons Ltd | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 J Noble & Sons Ltd 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 J Noble & Sons Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry's Bargain Superstore Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Coco Kids Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Skin Rituals Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Derwentside Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Singers Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Relmans Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2019 |
Questions about J Noble & Sons Ltd
What is J Noble & Sons Ltd's food hygiene rating?
J Noble & Sons Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 27 December 2024.
Is J Noble & Sons Ltd 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was J Noble & Sons Ltd last inspected?
J Noble & Sons Ltd was last inspected on 27 December 2024, 18 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 J Noble & Sons Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J Noble & Sons Ltd compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while J Noble & Sons Ltd holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects J Noble & Sons Ltd 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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