Thornley Fisheries food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Thornley Fisheries 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
This is a fresh result: Thornley Fisheries was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Thornley Fisheries Hartlepool Street North, Thornley, DH6 3BG
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Thornley Fisheries 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% | ← Thornley Fisheries | |
| 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 Thornley Fisheries 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.
Questions about Thornley Fisheries
What is Thornley Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
Thornley Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Thornley Fisheries 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 Thornley Fisheries last inspected?
Thornley Fisheries was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 Thornley Fisheries?
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 Thornley Fisheries compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Thornley Fisheries holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Thornley Fisheries 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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