Taste of Home food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Taste of Home 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 28 April 2025, 14 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: First Floor 31 Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, SR8 3PG
How it compares in Durham
That puts Taste of Home 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% | ← Taste of Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 Taste of Home 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 Taste of Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Mania Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington Caring Premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Cafe Together Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Easington Colliery AFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Easington Colliery Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2018 |
| Easington Colliery WMC and Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2018 |
| Harry's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Easington Colliery Primary School 2746 School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Taste of Home
What is Taste of Home's food hygiene rating?
Taste of Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 28 April 2025.
Is Taste of Home 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 Taste of Home last inspected?
Taste of Home was last inspected on 28 April 2025, 14 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 Taste of Home?
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 Taste of Home compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Taste of Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Taste of Home 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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Taste of Home is one of 35 rated food businesses in Easington Colliery. See every hygiene rating in Easington Colliery →
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