Asda Express Subway New Seaham food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Asda Express Subway New Seaham 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 9 December 2024, 19 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: Spar New Seaham Esso Service Station Stockton Road, Seaham, SR7 8ER
How it compares in Durham
That puts Asda Express Subway New Seaham 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% | ← Asda Express Subway New Seaham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Asda Express Subway New Seaham 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 Asda Express Subway New Seaham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS New Seaham Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Jubilee Off Licence & Food Store Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Deneside Workmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| George's The Avenue Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Dr Ashdown's Stockton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Carricks Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| New Seaham Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
Questions about Asda Express Subway New Seaham
What is Asda Express Subway New Seaham's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express Subway New Seaham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Asda Express Subway New Seaham 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 Asda Express Subway New Seaham last inspected?
Asda Express Subway New Seaham was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 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 Asda Express Subway New Seaham?
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 Asda Express Subway New Seaham compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express Subway New Seaham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Asda Express Subway New Seaham 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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