Chilli pepper food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Chilli pepper holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Chilli pepper was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Durham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Durham ratings →
Address: 29 Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, SR8 3PG
How this rating has changed
Chilli pepper was re-inspected on 23 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
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How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Chilli pepper sits behind roughly 3,075 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,075 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 16% | ← Chilli pepper | |
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chilli pepper 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 Chilli pepper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Mania Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington Caring Premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Cafe Together Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Easington Colliery AFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Easington Colliery Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2018 |
| Easington Colliery WMC and Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2018 |
| Harry's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Easington Colliery Primary School 2746 School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Chilli pepper
What is Chilli pepper's food hygiene rating?
Chilli pepper has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Chilli pepper safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chilli pepper last inspected?
Chilli pepper was last inspected on 23 July 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 Chilli pepper?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chilli pepper compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Chilli pepper holds a 4. 670 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Chilli pepper 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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Chilli pepper is one of 35 rated food businesses in Easington Colliery. See every hygiene rating in Easington Colliery →
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