Rose Tree Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Rose Tree Inn 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 3 April 2025, 15 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: Rose Tree Inn Low Road, Shincliffe, DH1 2LY
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Rose Tree Inn 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% | ← Rose Tree Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 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 Rose Tree Inn 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 Rose Tree Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham University - Graham Sports Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Betty Bee's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Durham University - Engineering Common Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Durham University - Chemistry Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Durham University - Maths & Computer Science Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Durham University - Circolo Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Durham University - Small Island Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Durham University - Grey College School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Rose Tree Inn
What is Rose Tree Inn's food hygiene rating?
Rose Tree Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 3 April 2025.
Is Rose Tree Inn 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 Rose Tree Inn last inspected?
Rose Tree Inn was last inspected on 3 April 2025, 15 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 Rose Tree Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rose Tree Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Rose Tree Inn holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Rose Tree Inn 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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