Seaton Supply Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Seaton Supply Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 May 2025, 14 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: Shop at 7 Seaton Lane, Seaham, SR7 0JL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Seaton Supply Stores 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% | ← Seaton Supply Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Seaton Supply Stores 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 Seaton Supply Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Dun Cow Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Dr Ashdown's Stockton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Deneside Workmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Jubilee Off Licence & Food Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS New Seaham Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Asda Express Subway New Seaham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Carricks Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Seaton Supply Stores
What is Seaton Supply Stores's food hygiene rating?
Seaton Supply Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Seaton Supply Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Seaton Supply Stores last inspected?
Seaton Supply Stores was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 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 Seaton Supply Stores?
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 Seaton Supply Stores compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Seaton Supply Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Seaton Supply Stores 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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