J Rayner Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
J Rayner Butchers holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 December 2025, 7 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: J Raynor Butchers Front Street, Trimdon Colliery, TS29 6AB
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so J Rayner Butchers sits behind roughly 3,770 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← J Rayner Butchers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 J Rayner Butchers 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 J Rayner Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 November 2025 |
| Food 2 Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| D & J Jordan Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Trimdon Colliery & Deaf Hill WMC & I Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2019 |
| Top Shop Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Woodlea Bungalow Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2018 |
| Lilys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2025 |
| Polemonium Plantery Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
Questions about J Rayner Butchers
What is J Rayner Butchers's food hygiene rating?
J Rayner Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 10 December 2025.
Is J Rayner Butchers safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was J Rayner Butchers last inspected?
J Rayner Butchers was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 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 J Rayner Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J Rayner Butchers compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while J Rayner Butchers holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects J Rayner Butchers 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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