Well Pharmacy

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-28

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Well Pharmacy is a retailers - other located at 172-174 NEWGATE STREET, BISHOP AUCKLAND, United Kingdom, DL14 7EJ, in the Durham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Durham oversees 4,662 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Durham is 4.6 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
172-174 NEWGATE STREET, BISHOP AUCKLAND, United Kingdom
Postcode
DL14 7EJ
Local Authority
Durham
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
301899

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Well Pharmacy?

Well Pharmacy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Durham.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Well Pharmacy last inspected?

Well Pharmacy was last inspected on 2025-10-28. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Well Pharmacy located?

Well Pharmacy is located at 172-174 NEWGATE STREET, BISHOP AUCKLAND, United Kingdom , DL14 7EJ, in the Durham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DL14 postcode area.