Shop Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Shop Local 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 21 January 2026, 5 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: 9 Front Street, Annfield Plain, DH9 7SY
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Shop Local 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% | ← Shop Local | |
| 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 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 Shop Local 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 Shop Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Annfield Plain Democratic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Prime Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Aroma spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2026 |
| David?s Mini Market Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2025 |
| China Tasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 April 2026 |
| Golden Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Best One - Gaba & Sons Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Shop Local
What is Shop Local's food hygiene rating?
Shop Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Shop Local 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 Shop Local last inspected?
Shop Local was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Shop Local?
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 Shop Local compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Shop Local holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Shop Local 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Shop Local is one of 30 rated food businesses in Annfield Plain. See every hygiene rating in Annfield Plain →
Durham inspects and rates 4,640 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Durham →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.durham.gov.uk
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