Jimmy Allens food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Jimmy Allens holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 14 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 19-21 Elvet Bridge, Durham, DH1 3AA
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Jimmy Allens sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← Jimmy Allens | |
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Very 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 Jimmy Allens 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 Jimmy Allens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapters of Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Blue Eyes Durham Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Anderson's Greengrocers Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Belli E Brutti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Durham Distillery Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Cafedral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Bells Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Jimmy Allens
What is Jimmy Allens's food hygiene rating?
Jimmy Allens has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 14 June 2022.
Is Jimmy Allens 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jimmy Allens last inspected?
Jimmy Allens was last inspected on 14 June 2022, more than 4 years 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 Jimmy Allens?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jimmy Allens compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Jimmy Allens holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Jimmy Allens 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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