Londis Vigo Lane

Birtley Central

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 Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 16 December 2025 by Gateshead.

What does this rating mean?

Londis Vigo Lane in Birtley Central 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?

Durham Road Trading Estate,
Birtley Central,
Birtley,
DH3 2BQ

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

Who inspects Londis Vigo Lane?

Food hygiene at Londis Vigo Lane is inspected by Gateshead, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.gateshead.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Londis Vigo Lane

What is Londis Vigo Lane’s food hygiene rating?

Londis Vigo Lane has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 16 December 2025.

When was Londis Vigo Lane last inspected?

Londis Vigo Lane was last inspected by Gateshead on 16 December 2025.

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.