Vj's Store@Monkey Tree food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockton On Tees
Vj's Store@Monkey Tree 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
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: 237 Darlington Lane, TS19 8AA
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Vj's Store@Monkey Tree among the 1,364 places in Stockton On Tees holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,364 | 95% | ← Vj's Store@Monkey Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 134 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 Vj's Store@Monkey Tree 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 Vj's Store@Monkey Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hill School Other catering premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Butterwick Hospice Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Amigo Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Askhayan Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Aspen Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Appletree Day Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Aysgarth Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
Questions about Vj's Store@Monkey Tree
What is Vj's Store@Monkey Tree's food hygiene rating?
Vj's Store@Monkey Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Vj's Store@Monkey Tree 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 Vj's Store@Monkey Tree last inspected?
Vj's Store@Monkey Tree was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockton On Tees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Vj's Store@Monkey Tree?
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 Vj's Store@Monkey Tree compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
95% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, and Vj's Store@Monkey Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Vj's Store@Monkey Tree 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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