Happy Shopper food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Happy Shopper 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 12 May 2026, 2 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: Happy Shopper New Front Street, Tanfield Lea, DH9 9LY
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Happy Shopper sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Happy Shopper | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 Happy Shopper 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 Happy Shopper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&K Catering Mobile caterer | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Tanfield Lea WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Florida Syrups Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| J&I Food Trading Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| Valley View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| 2U Food Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Westholme Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Happy Shopper
What is Happy Shopper's food hygiene rating?
Happy Shopper has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Happy Shopper 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 Happy Shopper last inspected?
Happy Shopper was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 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 Happy Shopper?
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 Happy Shopper compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Happy Shopper holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Happy Shopper 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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