The Foodfather seaham food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
The Foodfather seaham 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 28 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: 50 Parkside Crescent, Seaham, SR7 7UQ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Foodfather seaham 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% | ← The Foodfather seaham | |
| 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 The Foodfather seaham 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 Foodfather seaham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaham Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Best One - Dave's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Dawdon Welfare Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2019 |
| ESPA - East Dene Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Hong Kong Rose Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Seaham Trinity Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Beau Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Orchard House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about The Foodfather seaham
What is The Foodfather seaham's food hygiene rating?
The Foodfather seaham has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 28 April 2026.
Is The Foodfather seaham 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 The Foodfather seaham last inspected?
The Foodfather seaham was last inspected on 28 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 The Foodfather seaham?
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 The Foodfather seaham compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Foodfather seaham holds a 3. 284 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Foodfather seaham 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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