Sinkers Bait Cabin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Sinkers Bait Cabin 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 12 November 2025, 7 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: Canny Cuppa Beamish Museum, Beamish, DH9 0RG
How it compares in Durham
That puts Sinkers Bait Cabin 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% | ← Sinkers Bait Cabin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sinkers Bait Cabin 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 Sinkers Bait Cabin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s Town Stall Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Beamish Bowling Pavilion Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Beamish Museum Mini Golf Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| British Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2025 |
| Clover Cottage Other catering premises | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Davy's Fried Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Delicious Ices Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2026 |
| Herrons Bakery Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Sinkers Bait Cabin
What is Sinkers Bait Cabin's food hygiene rating?
Sinkers Bait Cabin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Sinkers Bait Cabin 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 Sinkers Bait Cabin last inspected?
Sinkers Bait Cabin was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 7 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 Sinkers Bait Cabin?
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 Sinkers Bait Cabin compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Sinkers Bait Cabin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Sinkers Bait Cabin 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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