Sahota's the Nest Fisheries food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Sahota's the Nest Fisheries holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 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: 34 Dixon Estate, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2PX
How it compares in Durham
That puts Sahota's the Nest Fisheries among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Sahota's the Nest Fisheries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Sahota's the Nest 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sahota's the Nest Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Shotton Partnership 2000 Ltd - Chat & Snack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Lindisfarne Shotton Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Shotton Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Shotton Comrades Social Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Shotton Fast Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Istanbul Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Swoop Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
Questions about Sahota's the Nest Fisheries
What is Sahota's the Nest Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
Sahota's the Nest Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 7 February 2024.
Is Sahota's the Nest Fisheries 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sahota's the Nest Fisheries last inspected?
Sahota's the Nest Fisheries was last inspected on 7 February 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 Sahota's the Nest Fisheries?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sahota's the Nest Fisheries compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Sahota's the Nest Fisheries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Sahota's the Nest 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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