Hides Fine Foods Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Hides Fine Foods Limited 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 11 May 2017, more than 9 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: Homer Hill Farm Pittington Road, Rainton Gate, DH5 9RG
How it compares in Durham
That puts Hides Fine Foods Limited among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Hides Fine Foods Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Hides Fine Foods Limited 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 Hides Fine Foods Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Hill Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bells Hill Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Hazelcroft Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
Questions about Hides Fine Foods Limited
What is Hides Fine Foods Limited's food hygiene rating?
Hides Fine Foods Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 11 May 2017.
Is Hides Fine Foods Limited 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 Hides Fine Foods Limited last inspected?
Hides Fine Foods Limited was last inspected on 11 May 2017, more than 9 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 Hides Fine Foods Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hides Fine Foods Limited compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Hides Fine Foods Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Hides Fine Foods Limited 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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