Food hygiene ratings in Easington Colliery
There are 35 food businesses in Easington Colliery with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Durham Council. A further 4 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Easington Colliery
55% of rated businesses in Easington Colliery hold the top score of 5, and 81% hold a 4 or better. 1 business scores 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Durham as a whole, 75% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Easington Colliery does worse, by 20 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 17 | 55% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 8 | 26% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 5 | 16% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Easington Colliery
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Terrace Convenience Store Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 June 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Easington Colliery
How many food businesses in Easington Colliery have a hygiene rating?
35 food businesses in Easington Colliery have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Durham Council. 31 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Easington Colliery?
55% of rated businesses in Easington Colliery hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Easington Colliery?
1 food businesses in Easington Colliery hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 0 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Easington Colliery?
Environmental health officers at Durham Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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- Barnard Castle 107 places
- Stanley 94 places
Food businesses in Easington Colliery
- Age Concern Tea Room Exempt
- Boots UK Ltd Exempt
- Burger 8 4 - Good
- Cafe Together 5 - Very good
- Cakes and bakes Awaiting inspection
- Chilli pepper Awaiting inspection
- Davis Terrace Convenience Store 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Easington Colliery AFC 5 - Very good
- Easington Colliery Cricket Club 5 - Very good
- Easington Colliery Primary School 2746 5 - Very good
- Easington Colliery WMC and Institute 5 - Very good
- Easington Family Hub 5 - Very good
- Easington Social Welfare Centre 5 - Very good
- Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington 5 - Very good
- Fish Junction Easington 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Harry's Fish and Chips 5 - Very good
- High Tide Teas 4 - Good
- Hope Wood Academy 7029 5 - Very good
- Jillsfishandchips 4 - Good
- Londis 4 - Good
- Pizza Mania 5 - Very good
- Premier - Easington Colliery Convenience Store 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Rainbow Chinese Takeaway 4 - Good
- Sanctuary Care Ltd - Ashwood Park Residential and NursingHome 5 - Very good
- Sanctuary Care Ltd - Birchwood Court Care Home 4 - Good
- Seaside Lane Chop Suey House 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Taste of Home 5 - Very good
- The Co-Operative Food 5 - Very good
- The Crescent Mini Market 3 - Generally satisfactory
- The Leather Cap Sports and Social Club Ltd 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.