Simpasture Fisheries food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Simpasture Fisheries 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: 1 Simpasture Gate, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5HH
How it compares in Durham
That puts Simpasture Fisheries among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Simpasture Fisheries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 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 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 Simpasture Fisheries 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 Simpasture Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Walkers Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| The Iron Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Playday Nursery Caring Premises | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Steam Machine Brewing Company Farmers/growers | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Aviator Gin bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Shake N Cake Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| 124 Recovery Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
Questions about Simpasture Fisheries
What is Simpasture Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
Simpasture Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Simpasture Fisheries 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 Simpasture Fisheries last inspected?
Simpasture Fisheries 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 Simpasture Fisheries?
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 Simpasture Fisheries compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Simpasture Fisheries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Simpasture Fisheries 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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