The Village Chip Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
The Village Chip Bar 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 13 June 2024, 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: 19 Front Street, Frosterley, DL13 2QW
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Village Chip Bar among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← The Village Chip Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 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 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 The Village Chip Bar 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 The Village Chip Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frosterley Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2018 |
| Lakes and Dales Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Frosterley Inn * Pub/bar/nightclub | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about The Village Chip Bar
What is The Village Chip Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Village Chip Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 13 June 2024.
Is The Village Chip Bar 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 The Village Chip Bar last inspected?
The Village Chip Bar was last inspected on 13 June 2024, 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 The Village Chip Bar?
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 The Village Chip Bar compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Chip Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Village Chip Bar 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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