The Geek In Me food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
The Geek In Me holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Geek In Me was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 7B Harvey Court Low Willington Industrial Estate Willington, Crook, DL15 0FB
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Geek In Me among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← The Geek In Me | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Geek In Me 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 The Geek In Me, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Play Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Willington Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2021 |
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2022 |
| Durham Alliance for Community Care Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Cottles Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2018 |
| Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Nature Supplies Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| T. Walton Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about The Geek In Me
What is The Geek In Me's food hygiene rating?
The Geek In Me has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 17 June 2026.
Is The Geek In Me 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Geek In Me last inspected?
The Geek In Me was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Geek In Me?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Geek In Me compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Geek In Me is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Geek In Me 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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