Foggins News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Foggins News holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 49 Church Street, Seaham, SR7 7HF
How it compares in Durham
That puts Foggins News 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% | ← Foggins News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Foggins News 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 Foggins News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory Lane Pub/bar/nightclub | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2022 |
| Playdates CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Hat and Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Cipolla Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Angus Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Seaham Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Foggins News
What is Foggins News's food hygiene rating?
Foggins News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 5 August 2024.
Is Foggins News 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Foggins News last inspected?
Foggins News was last inspected on 5 August 2024, 23 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 Foggins News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Foggins News compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Foggins News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Foggins News 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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