TJ's Fish Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
TJ's Fish Shop 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 20 March 2025, 15 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: 67 Station Road, Seaham, SR7 0AQ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so TJ's Fish Shop sits behind roughly 3,770 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← TJ's Fish Shop | |
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 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 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 TJ's Fish Shop 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 TJ's Fish Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2019 |
| Carricks Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Lawreth Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2018 |
| New Seaham Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Deneside Workmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Garden Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Orchard House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about TJ's Fish Shop
What is TJ's Fish Shop's food hygiene rating?
TJ's Fish Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 20 March 2025.
Is TJ's Fish Shop 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 TJ's Fish Shop last inspected?
TJ's Fish Shop was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 TJ's Fish Shop?
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 TJ's Fish Shop compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while TJ's Fish Shop holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects TJ's Fish Shop 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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