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Food Hygiene Rating for Vigo Convenience

Vigo Convenience is a convenience shop.

Vigo Convenience is located in the Settlement of Birtley.

Rating: 1 - Major Improvement NecessaryLast inspected: Wed 7 Jan 2026DH3 2EWfhrs

Food hygiene rating 1 for Vigo Convenience

Major Improvement Necessary

Location

Address

3-7 Hartside, Vigo, Birtley Chester Le Street

Birtley CHESTER LE STREET DH3

Local authority

gateshead

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Improvement Necessary (15)

Some major non-compliance with legal requirements. More effort required to prevent a fall in standards.

Structural Compliance

Generally Satisfactory (10)

Some non-compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Premises in the top 50%. Standards are being maintained or improved.

Confidence in Management

Major Improvement Necessary (20)

Varying record of compliance. Poor appreciation of hazards and control measures. No Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating: 1 - Major Improvement Necessary
Date of last inspection: 7 January 2026
FHRS ID: 339182
Business type: Retailers - Other
Business name: Vigo Convenience
Address: 3-7 Hartside, Vigo, Birtley Chester Le Street
Responsible local authority: gateshead

Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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