Le Raaj food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Le Raaj holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 22 September 2022, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: LE Raaj Stockton Road, Sedgefield, TS21 2JX
How it compares in Durham
That puts Le Raaj among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Le Raaj | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Good
- 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 Le Raaj none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Questions about Le Raaj
What is Le Raaj's food hygiene rating?
Le Raaj has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 22 September 2022.
Is Le Raaj safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Le Raaj last inspected?
Le Raaj was last inspected on 22 September 2022, more than 3 years 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 Le Raaj?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Le Raaj compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Le Raaj is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Le Raaj 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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