Asda Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Asda Cafe 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
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 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: Unit 1 Byron Place Shopping Centre South Crescent, Seaham, SR7 7DR
How it compares in Durham
That puts Asda Cafe 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% | ← Asda Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Asda Cafe 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 Asda Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Bar 1828 Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
Questions about Asda Cafe
What is Asda Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Asda Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Asda Cafe 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 Asda Cafe last inspected?
Asda Cafe was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 Asda Cafe?
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 Asda Cafe compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Asda Cafe 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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