VJS Shop Local Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
VJS Shop Local Ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 30 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 1 Old Co Operative Buildings Front Street, Langley Park, DH7 9XE
How it compares in Durham
A 2 is rare: only 50 of 4,123 rated places in Durham score this low, about one in 82. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ← VJS Shop Local Ltd | |
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At VJS Shop Local Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to VJS Shop Local Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 23 October 2024 |
| Langley Park Village Store Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 February 2025 |
| Langley Park Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| Cafe Montalbano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 January 2025 |
| Porkies Butchers Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 April 2026 |
| Aroy Thai Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Yummy Yummy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 January 2025 |
Questions about VJS Shop Local Ltd
What is VJS Shop Local Ltd's food hygiene rating?
VJS Shop Local Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Durham Council on 30 October 2025.
Is VJS Shop Local Ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was VJS Shop Local Ltd last inspected?
VJS Shop Local Ltd was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at VJS Shop Local Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does VJS Shop Local Ltd compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while VJS Shop Local Ltd holds a 2. 50 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects VJS Shop Local Ltd and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Durham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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