4 Seasons Tree food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
4 Seasons Tree 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 12 February 2025, 17 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: 52 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SF
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so 4 Seasons Tree sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← 4 Seasons Tree | |
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 4 Seasons Tree 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 4 Seasons Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Rise Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| 3 of Cups Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Dominos Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Babylon Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Crush Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Durham City Workmens Club and Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
Questions about 4 Seasons Tree
What is 4 Seasons Tree's food hygiene rating?
4 Seasons Tree has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 12 February 2025.
Is 4 Seasons Tree 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 4 Seasons Tree last inspected?
4 Seasons Tree was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 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 4 Seasons Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 4 Seasons Tree compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while 4 Seasons Tree holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects 4 Seasons Tree 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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