Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents 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 19 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 23 Commercial Street, Willington, DL15 0AD
How it compares in Durham
That puts Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents 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% | ← Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents 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 Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Supplies Manufacturers/packers | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| The Commercial Willington Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| T. Walton Butchers Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| AJ Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 November 2025 |
| Cottles Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2018 |
| Nursery Time Caring Premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Adam's Pizzeria Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents
What is Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 July 2023.
Is Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents 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 Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents last inspected?
Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents was last inspected on 19 July 2023, more than 2 years 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 Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents?
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 Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents 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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Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents is one of 56 rated food businesses in Willington. See every hygiene rating in Willington →
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