The Little Auckland Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
The Little Auckland Shop 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 19 November 2024, 19 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: 28 Maude Terrace, St Helen Auckland, DL14 9BB
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Little Auckland Shop among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← The Little Auckland Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 The Little Auckland Shop 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 The Little Auckland Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Marton Care Homes - St Helens Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Popeyes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| March Hare Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about The Little Auckland Shop
What is The Little Auckland Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Little Auckland Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 November 2024.
Is The Little Auckland Shop 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 The Little Auckland Shop last inspected?
The Little Auckland Shop was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 The Little Auckland Shop?
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 The Little Auckland Shop compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Auckland Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Little Auckland Shop 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Little Auckland Shop is one of 36 rated food businesses in St Helen Auckland. See every hygiene rating in St Helen Auckland →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.durham.gov.uk
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