Low Tide Coffee House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Low Tide Coffee House 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: 17A North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU
How it compares in Durham
That puts Low Tide Coffee House 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% | ← Low Tide Coffee House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 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 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 Low Tide Coffee House 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 Low Tide Coffee House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dempseys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Grace Kelly's Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Creams of Seaham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Cork & Coffee Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Black Truffle Coffee Shop & Boutique Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Hat and Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Londonderry Bar & Accommodation Pub/bar/nightclub | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
Questions about Low Tide Coffee House
What is Low Tide Coffee House's food hygiene rating?
Low Tide Coffee House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Low Tide Coffee House 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 Low Tide Coffee House last inspected?
Low Tide Coffee House was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 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 Low Tide Coffee House?
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 Low Tide Coffee House compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Low Tide Coffee House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Low Tide Coffee House 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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