Cork & Coffee food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Cork & Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2025, 7 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: 29A North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU
How it compares in Durham
That puts Cork & Coffee 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% | ← Cork & Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cork & Coffee 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 Cork & Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Truffle Coffee Shop & Boutique Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Low Tide Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Dempseys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Grace Kelly's Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Creams of Seaham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Cliff House Service Station Ltd Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bruce's Gym Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Cork & Coffee
What is Cork & Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Cork & Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 14 November 2025.
Is Cork & Coffee 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cork & Coffee last inspected?
Cork & Coffee was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 7 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 Cork & Coffee?
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 Cork & Coffee compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Cork & Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cork & Coffee 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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