Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Retailers - other
Latest rating available
Galgate News food hygiene rating
Galgate News
84 GALGATE
BARNARD CASTLE
DL12 8BJ Inspected 28 July 2026
BARNARD CASTLE
DL12 8BJ Inspected 28 July 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
Galgate News in Durham currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 28 July 2026. Galgate News is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at 84 GALGATE, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 8BJ.
- Business name
- Galgate News
- Business type
- Retailers - other
- Local authority
- Durham
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 28 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 510661
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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
28 July 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
The food hygiene rating for Galgate News has improved from 4 at its previous recorded inspection to 5 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 1 September 2022 | 4 | Good | Previous |
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