Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Latest rating available
Sanctuary Care Ltd - Birchwood Court Care Home food hygiene rating
Sanctuary Care Ltd - Birchwood Court Care Home
BIRCHWOOD COURT RESIDENTIAL HOME SEASIDE LANE
EASINGTON COLLIERY
SR8 3XZ Inspected 14 July 2026
EASINGTON COLLIERY
SR8 3XZ Inspected 14 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Durham
4
Good
Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
Sanctuary Care Ltd - Birchwood Court Care Home in Durham currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 14 July 2026. Sanctuary Care Ltd - Birchwood Court Care Home is registered as a Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises and is located at BIRCHWOOD COURT RESIDENTIAL HOME SEASIDE LANE, EASINGTON COLLIERY, SR8 3XZ.
- Business name
- Sanctuary Care Ltd - Birchwood Court Care Home
- Business type
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
- Local authority
- Durham
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 14 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 302098
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
14 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Generally satisfactoryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Generally satisfactoryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
Sanctuary Care Ltd - Birchwood Court Care Home has received a food hygiene rating of 4 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 4 | Good | Current |
| 2 July 2025 | 4 | Good | Previous |
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