Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Elliott House Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, SR8 3PG
How it compares in Durham
That puts Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Mania Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Cafe Together Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Easington Colliery Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2018 |
| Easington Colliery AFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Easington Colliery WMC and Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2018 |
| Harry's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Easington Colliery Primary School 2746 School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Easington Family Hub Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
Questions about Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington
What is Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington's food hygiene rating?
Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington last inspected?
Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington is one of 35 rated food businesses in Easington Colliery. See every hygiene rating in Easington Colliery →
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