LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 Cowley Street, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2LP
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 3,764 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ← LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway 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 LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Shotton Fast Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Shotton Comrades Social Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Shotton Mini Market Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Lindisfarne Shotton Caring Premises | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Shotton Partnership 2000 Ltd - Chat & Snack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Sahota's the Nest Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway
What is LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 19 May 2026.
Is LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway holds a 3. 284 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects LUCKY 8 Chinese Takeaway 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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