Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market 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 11 July 2024, more than 2 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: 1-2 Front Street, South Hetton, DH6 2UY
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market 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% | ← Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market | |
| 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 Very 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 Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market 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 Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| W L Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 341 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
| Snippersgate Filling Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2020 |
| Easington Lane Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| M and J Dryden Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Bonnie Pit Lad Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2020 |
| Premier - Lane Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
Questions about Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market
What is Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 11 July 2024.
Is Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market 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 Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market last inspected?
Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 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 Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Premier - George & Sons Newsbox Mini Market 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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