Riley's Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Riley's Fish Bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 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: 93 Middle Street, Blackhall Colliery, TS27 4ED
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Riley's Fish Bar sits behind roughly 3,770 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← Riley's Fish Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Riley's Fish Bar 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 Riley's Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kothari UK Ltd Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2020 |
| Kiras place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Blackhall Primary School School/college/university | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Blackhall Community Centre Other catering premises | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Just Kraftin Around Tea & Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Blackhall Rafa Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Riley's Fish Bar
What is Riley's Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Riley's Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Riley's Fish Bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Riley's Fish Bar last inspected?
Riley's Fish Bar was last inspected on 25 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 Riley's Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riley's Fish Bar compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Riley's Fish Bar holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Riley's Fish Bar 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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