The Tea Hatch food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
The Tea Hatch 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 15 September 2025, 10 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: Shotley Bridge General Hospital, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8 0NB
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Tea Hatch 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% | ← The Tea Hatch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Tea Hatch 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 The Tea Hatch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proctor House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Cakeberry Corner Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Kaydar Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Consett Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Kushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Benfieldside Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Londis Blackhill Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
Questions about The Tea Hatch
What is The Tea Hatch's food hygiene rating?
The Tea Hatch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 15 September 2025.
Is The Tea Hatch 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 The Tea Hatch last inspected?
The Tea Hatch was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 10 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 The Tea Hatch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Tea Hatch compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Tea Hatch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Tea Hatch 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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The Tea Hatch is one of 161 rated food businesses in Consett. See every hygiene rating in Consett →
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