J E Thackeray and Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
J E Thackeray and Sons 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 1 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 60 Front Street, Consett, DH8 5AL
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so J E Thackeray and Sons sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← J E Thackeray and Sons | |
| 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 Very 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 J E Thackeray and Sons 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 J E Thackeray and Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Celebrate difference Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Former Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Consett & District WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2023 |
| Maddisons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Singers Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about J E Thackeray and Sons
What is J E Thackeray and Sons's food hygiene rating?
J E Thackeray and Sons has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 1 August 2024.
Is J E Thackeray and Sons 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 J E Thackeray and Sons last inspected?
J E Thackeray and Sons was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 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 J E Thackeray and Sons?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 J E Thackeray and Sons compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while J E Thackeray and Sons holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects J E Thackeray and Sons 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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