Middleton's Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Middleton's Fish & 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 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Resource Centre Beamish Museum, Beamish, DH9 0RG
How it compares in Durham
That puts Middleton's Fish & 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% | ← Middleton's Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Middleton's Fish & 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 Middleton's Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s Town Stall Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Beamish Bowling Pavilion Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Beamish Museum Mini Golf Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| British Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2025 |
| Clover Cottage Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Davy's Fried Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Delicious Ices Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2026 |
| Herrons Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Middleton's Fish & Chips
What is Middleton's Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Middleton's Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Middleton's Fish & 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 Middleton's Fish & Chips last inspected?
Middleton's Fish & Chips was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Middleton's Fish & 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Middleton's Fish & Chips compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Middleton's Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Middleton's Fish & 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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