Seasons Wholefoods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Seasons Wholefoods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2019, 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: 4 Bridge End, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3RE
How it compares in Durham
That puts Seasons Wholefoods among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Seasons Wholefoods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Seasons Wholefoods 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 Seasons Wholefoods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Bright Star Nursery Caring Premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Chester Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Ashley Cottage Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| B and M Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Seasons Wholefoods
What is Seasons Wholefoods's food hygiene rating?
Seasons Wholefoods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 5 March 2019.
Is Seasons Wholefoods 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Seasons Wholefoods last inspected?
Seasons Wholefoods was last inspected on 5 March 2019, 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 Seasons Wholefoods?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Seasons Wholefoods compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Seasons Wholefoods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Seasons Wholefoods 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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