Hendersons Fish Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Hendersons Fish Shop 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 14 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 8 Alhambra Terrace, Fishburn, TS21 4BU
How it compares in Durham
That puts Hendersons Fish Shop among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Hendersons Fish Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 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 Very 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 Hendersons Fish Shop 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 Hendersons Fish Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 January 2025 |
| Fishburn Convenience Store Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 September 2022 |
| Ella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 February 2025 |
| Cafe 14 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Fishburn Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Beehive Superstore Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
| Wo Ping Takeaway/sandwich shop | 241 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Hendersons Fish Shop
What is Hendersons Fish Shop's food hygiene rating?
Hendersons Fish Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Hendersons Fish Shop 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 Hendersons Fish Shop last inspected?
Hendersons Fish Shop was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 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 Hendersons Fish Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hendersons Fish Shop compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Hendersons Fish Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Hendersons Fish Shop 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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