Stanhope Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Stanhope 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 15 September 2023, 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: 3-5 Cross Street, Stanhope, DL13 2ND
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Stanhope Fish & Chips sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Stanhope Fish & Chips | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 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 Stanhope 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 Stanhope Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Community Centre Other catering premises | 67 yards away | Exempt | |
| Crosshill Nursing Home Caring Premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Grey Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Pizza Barn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| The Bonny Moorhen Pub/bar/nightclub | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| The Pack Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Everyday Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2024 |
| Roots of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 346 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Stanhope Fish & Chips
What is Stanhope Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Stanhope Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 15 September 2023.
Is Stanhope 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 Stanhope Fish & Chips last inspected?
Stanhope Fish & Chips was last inspected on 15 September 2023, 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 Stanhope 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 Stanhope Fish & Chips compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Stanhope Fish & Chips holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Stanhope 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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