Angus Butcher & Angus Deli food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Angus Butcher & Angus Deli holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: 8 Church Street, Seaham, SR7 7HQ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Angus Butcher & Angus Deli sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Angus Butcher & Angus Deli | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Angus Butcher & Angus Deli 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 Angus Butcher & Angus Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 1828 Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Angus Butcher & Angus Deli
What is Angus Butcher & Angus Deli's food hygiene rating?
Angus Butcher & Angus Deli has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Angus Butcher & Angus Deli safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Angus Butcher & Angus Deli last inspected?
Angus Butcher & Angus Deli was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Angus Butcher & Angus Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Angus Butcher & Angus Deli compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Angus Butcher & Angus Deli holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Angus Butcher & Angus Deli 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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