Smith's Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Smith's Fish and Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 2024, 19 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: 34 Station Road, West Auckland, DL14 9HE
How it compares in Durham
That puts Smith's Fish and Chips 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% | ← Smith's Fish and Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 Very 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 Smith's Fish and Chips 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 Smith's Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Leaf Community Project CIC Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Auck House B and B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2019 |
| Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Devonshire House Care Home Caring Premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Lucky 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Marton Care Homes - St Helens Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Smith's Fish and Chips
What is Smith's Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Smith's Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 28 November 2024.
Is Smith's Fish and Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smith's Fish and Chips last inspected?
Smith's Fish and Chips was last inspected on 28 November 2024, 19 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 Smith's Fish and Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Smith's Fish and Chips compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Smith's Fish and Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Smith's Fish and Chips 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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