Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Village Store 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 20 August 2025, 10 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: 79 Front Street, Sacriston, DH7 6JW
How it compares in Durham
That puts Village Store 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% | ← Village Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 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 Village Store 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 Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Moments Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| The Village Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Sacriston Community Association Other catering premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| BPH Fishing Tackle Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2019 |
| Stacked and Smashed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| I-Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Kaffeehaus Manufacturers/packers | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
Questions about Village Store
What is Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Village Store 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 Village Store last inspected?
Village Store was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 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 Village Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Village Store compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Village Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Village Store 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Village Store is one of 27 rated food businesses in Sacriston. See every hygiene rating in Sacriston →
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