Lucky 8 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Lucky 8 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 28 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 71 Front Street, West Auckland, DL14 9HL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Lucky 8 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% | ← Lucky 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 Lucky 8 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 Lucky 8, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire House Care Home Caring Premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Auck House B and B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2019 |
| Oak Leaf Community Project CIC Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| The Well Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Smith's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| The Blacksmith Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| St Helen Auckland Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Lucky 8
What is Lucky 8's food hygiene rating?
Lucky 8 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 28 May 2025.
Is Lucky 8 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 Lucky 8 last inspected?
Lucky 8 was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 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 Lucky 8?
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 Lucky 8 compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Lucky 8 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Lucky 8 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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