Rated 1/5 — Major improvement necessary
Major improvement is required. Accredited food safety training courses can help staff understand hygiene standards and prepare for reinspection.
Browse food safety coursesLast inspected
7 January 2026
Business type
Retailers - other
Local authority
Gateshead
Scheme
FHRS (England, Wales & NI)
3-7 Hartside, Vigo, Birtley Chester Le Street, DH3 2EW
Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30. A lower number means a better result.
Vigo Convenience was most recently inspected on 7 January 2026 and received a rating of 1 out of 5 (Major improvement necessary).
The inspection assessed three areas: hygiene practices scored 15 out of 25, structural compliance scored 10 out of 25, and food safety management scored 20 out of 30. Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30 — a lower number means a better result.
This rating reflects conditions found at the time of the last inspection.
A rating of 1 (Major improvement necessary) means the inspector identified areas requiring major attention at the time of their visit. The local authority will have issued requirements for the business. Ratings change after reinspection, and a business may have improved significantly since this assessment was made.
Food hygiene inspections cover three areas: how food is handled and prepared (hygiene), the physical condition of the premises (structural), and how well food safety is managed and documented (confidence in management). Each is scored independently. Learn more about 1-star ratings →
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