Ferryhill Fruit n Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Ferryhill Fruit n Veg holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6 Market Street, Ferryhill, DL17 8JN
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Ferryhill Fruit n Veg sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ← Ferryhill Fruit n Veg | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ferryhill Fruit n Veg 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ferryhill Fruit n Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| I-Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| The Dean & Chapter Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Shell's Village Bakery Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| H Taylor and Sons Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Ferryhill Fruit n Veg
What is Ferryhill Fruit n Veg's food hygiene rating?
Ferryhill Fruit n Veg has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 28 March 2023.
Is Ferryhill Fruit n Veg safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ferryhill Fruit n Veg last inspected?
Ferryhill Fruit n Veg was last inspected on 28 March 2023, 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 Ferryhill Fruit n Veg?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ferryhill Fruit n Veg compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Ferryhill Fruit n Veg holds a 4. 683 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Ferryhill Fruit n Veg 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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