Best One - Catchgate Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Best One - Catchgate Food Store 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 4 June 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: 3-4 North Road, Catchgate, DH9 8LD
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Best One - Catchgate Food Store sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ← Best One - Catchgate Food Store | |
| 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 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 Best One - Catchgate Food Store 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 Best One - Catchgate Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francescas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Zahut's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2025 |
| Chippy Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Coach and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2026 |
| Aroma spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2026 |
| Candy Parrot Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2022 |
| Annfield Plain Democratic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Prime Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Best One - Catchgate Food Store
What is Best One - Catchgate Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Best One - Catchgate Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 4 June 2024.
Is Best One - Catchgate Food Store 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 Best One - Catchgate Food Store last inspected?
Best One - Catchgate Food Store was last inspected on 4 June 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 Best One - Catchgate Food Store?
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 Best One - Catchgate Food Store compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Best One - Catchgate Food Store holds a 4. 683 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Best One - Catchgate Food Store 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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