Orchard House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
Orchard House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2025, 9 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: Orchard House Maureen Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7SN
How it compares in Durham
That puts Orchard House 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% | ← Orchard House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Orchard House 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 Orchard House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Lodge Caring Premises | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Island Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2019 |
| Little Waves Day Nursery Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Hong Kong Rose Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cipolla Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Angus Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Seaham Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Orchard House
What is Orchard House's food hygiene rating?
Orchard House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 September 2025.
Is Orchard House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Orchard House last inspected?
Orchard House was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 9 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 Orchard House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Orchard House compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Orchard House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Orchard House 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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Understanding this rating
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