Chilled Out Gelato food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Chilled Out Gelato holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 9 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 Featherbed Court, Seaham, SR7 7XR
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Chilled Out Gelato sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Chilled Out Gelato | |
| 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 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 Chilled Out Gelato 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 Chilled Out Gelato, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crows Nest Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor - Harbour Lodge Caring Premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Beachcomber Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Cliff House Service Station Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Black Truffle Coffee Shop & Boutique Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Cork & Coffee Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bruce's Gym Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Low Tide Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Chilled Out Gelato
What is Chilled Out Gelato's food hygiene rating?
Chilled Out Gelato has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Chilled Out Gelato safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chilled Out Gelato last inspected?
Chilled Out Gelato was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Chilled Out Gelato?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chilled Out Gelato compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Chilled Out Gelato holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Chilled Out Gelato 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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