Creams of Seaham food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Creams of Seaham 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 10 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: Unit 3 North Quay North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU
How it compares in Durham
That puts Creams of Seaham 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% | ← Creams of Seaham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Creams of Seaham 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 Creams of Seaham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Kelly's Pub/bar/nightclub | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Dempseys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Low Tide Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Cork & Coffee Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Londonderry Bar & Accommodation Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Bar 1828 Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Hat and Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Creams of Seaham
What is Creams of Seaham's food hygiene rating?
Creams of Seaham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Creams of Seaham 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 Creams of Seaham last inspected?
Creams of Seaham was last inspected on 10 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 Creams of Seaham?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Creams of Seaham compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Creams of Seaham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Creams of Seaham 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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