Deneburn Stores G & G Retailers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Deneburn Stores G & G Retailers 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 22 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Deneburn Stores 20 Deneburn Terrace, The Grove, DH8 8BD
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Deneburn Stores G & G Retailers 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% | ← Deneburn Stores G & G Retailers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Deneburn Stores G & G Retailers 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 Deneburn Stores G & G Retailers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Pius Xth RCVA Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Social Butterflies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Emmaus Youth Village Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Go Local - Rutland Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Motor Fuel Group Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Deneburn Stores G & G Retailers
What is Deneburn Stores G & G Retailers's food hygiene rating?
Deneburn Stores G & G Retailers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 22 September 2025.
Is Deneburn Stores G & G Retailers 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 Deneburn Stores G & G Retailers last inspected?
Deneburn Stores G & G Retailers was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 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 Deneburn Stores G & G Retailers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Deneburn Stores G & G Retailers compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Deneburn Stores G & G Retailers holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Deneburn Stores G & G Retailers 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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