Hat and Feathers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Hat and Feathers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2025, 17 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: 57-59 Church Street, Seaham, SR7 7HF
How it compares in Durham
That puts Hat and Feathers 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% | ← Hat and Feathers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hat and Feathers 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 Hat and Feathers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory Lane Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2022 |
| Foggins News Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Playdates CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Bar 1828 Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Londonderry Bar & Accommodation Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Hat and Feathers
What is Hat and Feathers's food hygiene rating?
Hat and Feathers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Hat and Feathers 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hat and Feathers last inspected?
Hat and Feathers was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 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 Hat and Feathers?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hat and Feathers compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Hat and Feathers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Hat and Feathers 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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