A1 Chop Suey House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
A1 Chop Suey House 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: A1 Chop Suey House 15 Eden Terrace, Chilton, DL17 0EJ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so A1 Chop Suey House 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% | ← A1 Chop Suey House | |
| 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 A1 Chop Suey House 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 A1 Chop Suey House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| DD's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Chilton Care Centre Caring Premises | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| La Casa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Chilton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Chilton Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about A1 Chop Suey House
What is A1 Chop Suey House's food hygiene rating?
A1 Chop Suey House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 8 January 2026.
Is A1 Chop Suey House 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 A1 Chop Suey House last inspected?
A1 Chop Suey House was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 A1 Chop Suey House?
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 A1 Chop Suey House compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while A1 Chop Suey House holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects A1 Chop Suey House 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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