Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 39 Front Street, Sacriston, DH7 6JS
How it compares in Durham
That puts Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips 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 Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Spicy Moments Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Stacked and Smashed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Sacriston Community Association Other catering premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| I-Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Village Store Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Kaffeehaus Manufacturers/packers | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Crossroads Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips
What is Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 31 July 2024.
Is Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips last inspected?
Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips was last inspected on 31 July 2024, 23 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 Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips 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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