Playdates CIC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Playdates CIC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 29-30 Church Street, Seaham, SR7 7HQ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Playdates CIC 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% | ← Playdates CIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Playdates CIC 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 Playdates CIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foggins News Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Memory Lane Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2022 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Hat and Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Cipolla Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Angus Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Seaham Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Bar 1828 Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
Questions about Playdates CIC
What is Playdates CIC's food hygiene rating?
Playdates CIC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Playdates CIC 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Playdates CIC last inspected?
Playdates CIC was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 Playdates CIC?
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 Playdates CIC compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Playdates CIC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Playdates CIC 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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