South Moor Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
South Moor Fish & Chips 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 3 July 2024, more than 2 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: 206 Park Road, South Moor, DH9 7AL
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so South Moor Fish & Chips sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← South Moor Fish & Chips | |
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 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 South Moor Fish & Chips 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 South Moor Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Bakers Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Little Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Indian Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2024 |
| South Moor General Store Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Isha's Mini Store Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 August 2024 |
| South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2018 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Louisa Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about South Moor Fish & Chips
What is South Moor Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
South Moor Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 3 July 2024.
Is South Moor Fish & Chips 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 South Moor Fish & Chips last inspected?
South Moor Fish & Chips was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 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 South Moor Fish & Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 South Moor Fish & Chips compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while South Moor Fish & Chips holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects South Moor Fish & Chips 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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