Food hygiene ratings in Wheatley Hill
There are 24 food businesses in Wheatley Hill with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Durham Council. One more is awaiting a first inspection, or is exempt because it handles too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Wheatley Hill
74% of rated businesses in Wheatley Hill hold the top score of 5, and 87% hold a 4 or better. 1 business scores 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Durham as a whole, 75% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Wheatley Hill is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 17 | 74% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 3 | 13% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 2 | 9% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 4% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Wheatley Hill
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| VG Store Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 July 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Wheatley Hill
How many food businesses in Wheatley Hill have a hygiene rating?
24 food businesses in Wheatley Hill have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Durham Council. 23 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Wheatley Hill?
74% of rated businesses in Wheatley Hill hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Wheatley Hill?
1 food businesses in Wheatley Hill hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 0 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Wheatley Hill?
Environmental health officers at Durham Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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Food businesses in Wheatley Hill
- Abbotts Court Limited - Abbotts Court Care Home 5 - Very good
- Aston Store Ltd 5 - Very good
- Fast Fry 4 - Good
- Green Lane Nurseries 4 - Good
- Lisa Buffet 5 - Very good
- M Whitfield Chemist Ltd Exempt
- New Golden Leaves 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Patton House Community Hub 5 - Very good
- St Godric's RCVA Primary School 3502 5 - Very good
- Stephens Off Licence 5 - Very good
- The Bread and Butter Thing 5 - Very good
- The Co-Operative Food 5 - Very good
- Turkish Delight 5 - Very good
- VG Store 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Watermill Properties 5 - Very good
- Wheatley Hill Community Association 5 - Very good
- Wheatley Hill Community Nursery 5 - Very good
- Wheatley Hill Constitutional Club 5 - Very good
- Wheatley Hill Family Hub 5 - Very good
- Wheatley Hill Indian & Shakes 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club 4 - Good
- Wheatley Hill Primary School 5 - Very good
- Wheatley Hill Service Station 5 - Very good
- Wheatley Hill Workmens Social Club & Institute Ltd 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.