Le Raaj

CHESTER MOOR

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 11 February 2026 by Durham.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Le Raaj, from September 2020 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2020 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Le Raaj.

Food hygiene rating history for Le Raaj
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
10 September 2020	4 / 5	Good
11 February 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Le Raaj in CHESTER MOOR has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

LE RAAJ FRONT STREET,
CHESTER MOOR,
DH2 3RJ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Le Raaj. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Le Raaj?

Food hygiene at Le Raaj is inspected by Durham, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.durham.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Le Raaj

What is Le Raaj’s food hygiene rating?

Le Raaj has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 11 February 2026.

When was Le Raaj last inspected?

Le Raaj was last inspected by Durham on 11 February 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.