Thandi News & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Thandi News & Wine holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 November 2025, 7 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: Flat 3 Cowley Street, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2LP
How it compares in Durham
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 4,133 rated places in Durham score this low, about one in 2,067. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Thandi News & Wine |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Thandi News & Wine the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Thandi News & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Shotton Fast Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Shotton Comrades Social Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Shotton Mini Market Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Lindisfarne Shotton Caring Premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Shotton Partnership 2000 Ltd - Chat & Snack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Sahota's the Nest Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Thandi News & Wine
What is Thandi News & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Thandi News & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Durham Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Thandi News & Wine safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Thandi News & Wine last inspected?
Thandi News & Wine was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 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 Thandi News & Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thandi News & Wine compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Thandi News & Wine holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Thandi News & Wine 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Durham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Thandi News & Wine is one of 33 rated food businesses in Shotton Colliery. See every hygiene rating in Shotton Colliery →
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