Beau Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Beau Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2024, 21 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: Spectrum 5, Spectrum Business Park, Seaham, SR7 7TT
How it compares in Durham
That puts Beau Cafe among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Beau Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Beau Cafe 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 Beau Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESPA - East Dene Court Caring Premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Dawdon Welfare Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2019 |
| Let It Bee Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Best One - Dave's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Seaham Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Ropery Walk Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Hong Kong Rose Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Playology Beach School & Learning Studio Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
Questions about Beau Cafe
What is Beau Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Beau Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Beau Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beau Cafe last inspected?
Beau Cafe was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 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 Beau Cafe?
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 Beau Cafe compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Beau Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Beau Cafe 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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