The Three Tuns food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Three Tuns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 August 2019, more than 6 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: 3 Association Street, Shildon, DL4 1EF
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Three Tuns among the 3,088 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ← The Three Tuns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 The Three Tuns 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 The Three Tuns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godfreys The Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Miami Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Nourish Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Main Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Elm Road Workingmens Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Jubilee Fields Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Batch Coffee Roasters Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
Questions about The Three Tuns
What is The Three Tuns's food hygiene rating?
The Three Tuns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 22 August 2019.
Is The Three Tuns safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Three Tuns last inspected?
The Three Tuns was last inspected on 22 August 2019, more than 6 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 The Three Tuns?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Three Tuns compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Three Tuns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Three Tuns 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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