Harbour Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Harbour Tandoori 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
The rating dates from 22 April 2026, 2 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: 11 Blandford Place, Seaham, SR7 7EL
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Harbour Tandoori sits behind roughly 3,770 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← Harbour Tandoori | |
| 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 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 Harbour Tandoori 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 Harbour Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Cipolla Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Bruce's Gym Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Foggins News Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Memory Lane Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2022 |
| Playdates CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Hat and Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Harbour Tandoori
What is Harbour Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Harbour Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Harbour Tandoori 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 Harbour Tandoori last inspected?
Harbour Tandoori was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 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 Harbour Tandoori?
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 Harbour Tandoori compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Harbour Tandoori holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Harbour Tandoori 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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