Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Latest rating available
Defoe Court Care Home - HC-One food hygiene rating
Defoe Court Care Home - HC-One
DEFOE COURT DEFOE CRESCENT
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
DL5 4JP Inspected 8 January 2026
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
DL5 4JP Inspected 8 January 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Durham
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Defoe Court Care Home - HC-One in Durham currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 8 January 2026. Defoe Court Care Home - HC-One is registered as a Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises and is located at DEFOE COURT DEFOE CRESCENT, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, DL5 4JP.
- Business name
- Defoe Court Care Home - HC-One
- Business type
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
- Local authority
- Durham
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 8 January 2026
- FHRS ID
- 304978
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
8 January 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for Defoe Court Care Home - HC-One.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 January 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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