North East · 4,640 registered food establishments · Data updated 2026-07-27
61 businesses lost a 5 rating this year → 108 premises changed hands in 12 months → Ranks 258 of 362 for time to first published rating →
Explore Durham interactively →■ opened ■ closed (last 12 months)
94 days median · 122 days average
across 1,270 newly listed businesses since 2022
Rank 258 of 362 UK authorities (1 = fastest).
Measured from a business appearing in the published FSA dataset to its first rating appearing there. Authorities publish with delays (appeal windows, batch updates), so this reflects the register's speed, not necessarily inspection speed.
| Date | Event | Business | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Takeover | House Kitchen & Grill by CHAPTERS | was Restaurant 17 |
| 2026-07-15 | Takeover | OAKLEY LOCAL | DL17 0AW |
| 2026-07-15 | Closed | Seaham Vape and convenience | SR7 0HJ |
| 2026-07-15 | Takeover | Riverview Cafe 2 | DH1 3RD |
| 2026-07-15 | Closed | Queen Bee Honey | |
| 2026-07-15 | Closed | Premier | DH1 5EE |
| 2026-07-15 | Closed | Mayfair Pub & Kitchen | DH1 4SL |
| 2026-07-15 | Closed | Gather North Mediterranean Deli |
How does Durham's closure rate compare to the national average this year? Which business types close most often in Durham? Which businesses lost their 5 rating in Durham this year?
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