Alhambra Curry House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Alhambra Curry House holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 8 January 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Durham score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Durham ratings →
Address: 7 Alhambra Terrace, Fishburn, TS21 4BU
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How it compares in Durham
A 1 is rare: only 25 of 4,106 rated places in Durham score this low, about one in 164. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,076 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 669 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ← Alhambra Curry House | |
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Alhambra Curry House the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Alhambra Curry House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendersons Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Phillips & Wright Retailers - other | 13 yards away | Exempt | |
| Fishburn Convenience Store Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 July 2026 |
| Ella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 February 2025 |
| Cafe 14 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Harley's Sweet Treats Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Fishburn Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Alhambra Curry House
What is Alhambra Curry House's food hygiene rating?
Alhambra Curry House has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Durham Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Alhambra Curry House safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Alhambra Curry House last inspected?
Alhambra Curry House was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 20 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 Alhambra Curry House?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alhambra Curry House compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Alhambra Curry House holds a 1. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Alhambra Curry 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Durham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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