The Village Deli food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
The Village Deli 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
This is a fresh result: The Village Deli was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 35 Front Street, Sacriston, DH7 6JS
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Village Deli 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% | ← The Village Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 Deli 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 Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsons Traditional Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Spicy Moments Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Stacked and Smashed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| I-Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Sacriston Community Association Other catering premises | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Kaffeehaus Manufacturers/packers | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Village Store Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Crossroads Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about The Village Deli
What is The Village Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Village Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 29 June 2026.
Is The Village Deli 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 Deli last inspected?
The Village Deli was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Deli?
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 Deli compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Village Deli 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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The Village Deli is one of 27 rated food businesses in Sacriston. See every hygiene rating in Sacriston →
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