The Lamp Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
The Lamp Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Lamp Room was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 20 North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Lamp Room 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% | ← The Lamp Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Lamp Room 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 The Lamp Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Tide Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cork & Coffee Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Grace Kelly's Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Creams of Seaham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Black Truffle Coffee Shop & Boutique Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Cliff House Service Station Ltd Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bruce's Gym Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about The Lamp Room
What is The Lamp Room's food hygiene rating?
The Lamp Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 9 June 2026.
Is The Lamp Room 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lamp Room last inspected?
The Lamp Room was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month 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 The Lamp Room?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lamp Room compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Lamp Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Lamp Room 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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