Sanders General Dealers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Sanders General Dealers 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 13 September 2022, more than 3 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: 17A Church Road, Trimdon Village, TS29 6PY
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Sanders General Dealers sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Sanders General Dealers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 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 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 Sanders General Dealers 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 Sanders General Dealers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimdon Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2025 |
| A D Philips Pharmacy Retailers - other | 23 yards away | Exempt | |
| Powis Newsagents Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 April 2026 |
| Village Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2025 |
| Trimdon Little Tykes Caring Premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2019 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Trimdon Village Hall Other catering premises | 263 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Sanders General Dealers
What is Sanders General Dealers's food hygiene rating?
Sanders General Dealers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 13 September 2022.
Is Sanders General Dealers 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 Sanders General Dealers last inspected?
Sanders General Dealers was last inspected on 13 September 2022, more than 3 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 Sanders General Dealers?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sanders General Dealers compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Sanders General Dealers holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Sanders General Dealers 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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