King Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
King Chef holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 January 2025, 18 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: 26 Front Street, Sedgefield, TS21 2AJ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so King Chef sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← King Chef | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 King Chef 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 King Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Castle Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| .Pizza Castle Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sedgefield Pharmacy Retailers - other | 53 yards away | Exempt | |
| Eastern Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| The Dun Cow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Sedgefield Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2026 |
| Aubergine Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Premier - TAAH Convenience Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about King Chef
What is King Chef's food hygiene rating?
King Chef has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 8 January 2025.
Is King Chef safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was King Chef last inspected?
King Chef was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 King Chef?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 King Chef compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while King Chef holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects King Chef 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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Understanding this rating
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