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Mickleton Mill Caravan Site food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Durham

Mickleton Mill Caravan Site 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 9 August 2017, more than 8 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: Mickleton Mill Caravan Site Mill Lane, Mickleton, DL12 0LS

How it compares in Durham

That puts Mickleton Mill Caravan Site among the 3,087 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.

Every rated food business in Durham
5 out of 5 3,087 75% ← Mickleton Mill Caravan Site
4 out of 5 682 17%
3 out of 5 286 7%
2 out of 5 51 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

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 Mickleton Mill Caravan Site 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 Mickleton Mill Caravan Site, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Leekworth Caravan & Camping Park Retailers - other 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 27 October 2025
Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School School/college/university 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 5 January 2026
Abi's Crop Shop Retailers - other 1.0 miles away Awaiting inspection
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 1.1 miles away 5 - Very good 5 May 2026
Utass Other catering premises 1.1 miles away 5 - Very good 26 September 2023
Kaylee's Cakes & Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1.1 miles away 5 - Very good 30 September 2025
Teesdale Day Clubs Other catering premises 1.1 miles away 5 - Very good 30 July 2025
Vale of Tees Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub 1.1 miles away 5 - Very good 8 May 2025

Questions about Mickleton Mill Caravan Site

What is Mickleton Mill Caravan Site's food hygiene rating?

Mickleton Mill Caravan Site has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 9 August 2017.

Is Mickleton Mill Caravan Site 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 Mickleton Mill Caravan Site last inspected?

Mickleton Mill Caravan Site was last inspected on 9 August 2017, more than 8 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 Mickleton Mill Caravan Site?

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 Mickleton Mill Caravan Site compare to other places in Durham?

75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Mickleton Mill Caravan Site is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Durham Council inspects Mickleton Mill Caravan Site 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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