Commercial Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Commercial Convenience Store 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
This is a fresh result: Commercial Convenience Store was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Durham score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Durham ratings →
Address: 29A Commercial Street, Brandon, DH7 8PL
How this rating has changed
Commercial Convenience Store was re-inspected on 21 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 2 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Durham
A 2 is rare: only 46 of 4,106 rated places in Durham score this low, about one in 89. 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 | 3,075 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ← Commercial Convenience Store | |
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Commercial Convenience Store 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 Commercial Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bone Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Emmys Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Emmys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Chinachina Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| CJs Funhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Beech Park Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Fitzpatrick's Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Commercial Convenience Store
What is Commercial Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Commercial Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Durham Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Commercial Convenience Store 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 Commercial Convenience Store last inspected?
Commercial Convenience Store was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month 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 Commercial Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Commercial Convenience Store compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Commercial Convenience Store holds a 2. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Commercial Convenience Store 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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Understanding this rating
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Commercial Convenience Store is one of 20 rated food businesses in Brandon. See every hygiene rating in Brandon →
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