Kejetia Afro Caribbean Food Shop food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Durham
Kejetia Afro Caribbean Food Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 30 September 2025, 9 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: 14 Peppercorn Close, Shildon, DL4 2GP
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Kejetia Afro Caribbean Food Shop sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← Kejetia Afro Caribbean Food Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Kejetia Afro Caribbean Food Shop 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 Kejetia Afro Caribbean Food Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydayz of Shildon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Jubilee Fields Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Cassie's Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Maggies snack bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Norma's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Jubilee Fields Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Mariposa Care - Holly Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Nourish Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Kejetia Afro Caribbean Food Shop
What is Kejetia Afro Caribbean Food Shop's food hygiene rating?
Kejetia Afro Caribbean Food Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Kejetia Afro Caribbean Food Shop 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kejetia Afro Caribbean Food Shop last inspected?
Kejetia Afro Caribbean Food Shop was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 Kejetia Afro Caribbean Food Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kejetia Afro Caribbean Food Shop compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Kejetia Afro Caribbean Food Shop holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Kejetia Afro Caribbean Food Shop 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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