Cafe Together food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Cafe Together 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 3 April 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: The Welcome Centre Seaside Lane South, Easington Colliery, SR8 3PE
How it compares in Durham
That puts Cafe Together 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% | ← Cafe Together | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe Together 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 Cafe Together, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Home Takeaway/sandwich shop | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Pizza Mania Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington Caring Premises | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Easington Colliery AFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Easington Colliery Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2018 |
| Easington Colliery WMC and Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2018 |
| Harry's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Easington Colliery Primary School 2746 School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Together
What is Cafe Together's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Together has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 3 April 2025.
Is Cafe Together 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 Cafe Together last inspected?
Cafe Together was last inspected on 3 April 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 Cafe Together?
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 Cafe Together compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Together is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cafe Together 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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