Dempseys Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Dempseys Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 14 North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU
How it compares in Durham
That puts Dempseys Bar 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% | ← Dempseys Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dempseys Bar 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 Dempseys Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Tide Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Grace Kelly's Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Creams of Seaham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Cork & Coffee Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Black Truffle Coffee Shop & Boutique Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Londonderry Bar & Accommodation Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Hat and Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Dempseys Bar
What is Dempseys Bar's food hygiene rating?
Dempseys Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 25 October 2018.
Is Dempseys Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dempseys Bar last inspected?
Dempseys Bar was last inspected on 25 October 2018, more than 7 years 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 Dempseys Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Dempseys Bar compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Dempseys Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Dempseys Bar 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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