Food Safety in Benfieldside
321 establishments rated · 75.7% with 5 stars
Benfieldside is a settlement in County Durham, England. Although not a village in its own right, it is signposted and locally known. The name 'Benfieldside' survives in Benfieldside Road, a school of that name, the local tennis club and the church. Its post office no longer exists, though one remains in the village of Shotley Bridge. The Parish Church is dedicated to St. Cuthbert and is on Church Bank. The area is directly to the north of Consett, to which it is effectively attached.
Benfieldside (DH8) is home to 321 rated food establishments in the Northumberland area of Northumberland. 75.7% hold a 5-star rating, roughly in line with national averages.
Rating Distribution
Benfieldside vs Northumberland Average
% of establishments with given rating · Northumberland average across 3,050 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Benfieldside
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodside Kitchen Bakery Other catering premises · DH8 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Bolbec Manor Caravan & Camping Site Other catering premises · DH8 9LX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 3 | Kumars Retailers - other · DH8 5SD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Vindomora Country Lodges Pub/bar/nightclub · DH8 9JA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 5 | Lord Crewe Arms Pub/bar/nightclub · DH8 9SP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Minsteracres Retreat Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · DH8 9RT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 7 | The Mole Hill Fishing Lodge Retailers - other · DH8 9TT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Cake Hole Other catering premises · DH8 9UA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Whittonstall First School School/college/university · DH8 9JN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 May 2024 |
| 10 | B and J News Retailers - other · DH8 8RR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25 May 2017 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Benfieldside
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Derwentside Pizzas DH8 5AB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 May 2025 |
Chance DH8 7SA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 Aug 2025 |
Pizza Knight DH8 5AR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 Jan 2026 |
Consett Mini Market DH8 5QP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 14 Oct 2024 |
Umbrella Community Centre CiC DH8 5QU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 Jan 2025 |
Briardale Local Ltd DH8 7BE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 26 Nov 2025 |
Golden Lion DH8 7SB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 6 Jun 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO