Food hygiene ratings in Seaham
There are 186 food businesses in Seaham with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Durham Council. A further 19 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Seaham
68% of rated businesses in Seaham hold the top score of 5, and 84% hold a 4 or better. 5 businesses score 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. Seaham does worse, by 7 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 113 | 68% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 16% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 14% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Seaham
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Downey's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 October 2025 |
| Filthy's Deli Seaham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 March 2026 |
| Oregano Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 April 2026 |
| Premier - Princess Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 June 2026 |
| Premier - Parkside Convenience Store Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 August 2024 |
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 Seaham
How many food businesses in Seaham have a hygiene rating?
186 food businesses in Seaham have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Durham Council. 167 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Seaham?
68% of rated businesses in Seaham 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 Seaham?
5 food businesses in Seaham hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 4 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 Seaham?
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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- Bishop Auckland 179 places
- Consett 161 places
- Newton Aycliffe 160 places
- Peterlee 141 places
- Spennymoor 118 places
- Barnard Castle 107 places
- Stanley 94 places
- Crook 83 places
Food businesses in Seaham
- Addictions North East 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Ambleside Fisheries 4 - Good
- Angus Butcher & Angus Deli 4 - Good
- Angus Butchers 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda Cafe 5 - Very good
- Asda Express PFS New Seaham 5 - Very good
- Asda Express Subway New Seaham 5 - Very good
- Ashoka Indian Restaurant 3 - Generally satisfactory
- B&M Retail 5 - Very good
- Bar 1828 5 - Very good
- Beachcomber Care Home 5 - Very good
- Beau Cafe 5 - Very good
- Bells Fish & Chips 5 - Very good
- Black Truffle Coffee Shop & Boutique 5 - Very good
- Boots UK Ltd Exempt
- Broomhouse Care Ltd - Melbury House 5 - Very good
- Bruce's Gym 5 - Very good
- Bulan 4 - Good
- By The Waves Deli Awaiting inspection
- Card Factory Exempt
- Carricks 5 - Very good
- Caterplus @ Anchor - Harbour Lodge 5 - Very good
- Chilled Out Gelato 4 - Good
- Cipolla Pizza 5 - Very good
- Cliff House Service Station Ltd 5 - Very good
- Cork & Coffee 5 - Very good
- Costa Coffee 5 - Very good
- Creams of Seaham 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.