Shildon AFC food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Shildon AFC 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 27 February 2026, 4 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: Shildon Association Football Club Dean Street, Shildon, DL4 1HA
How it compares in Durham
That puts Shildon AFC among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Shildon AFC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Good
- 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 Shildon AFC 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 Shildon AFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godfreys The Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Main Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Miami Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Nourish Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Elm Road Workingmens Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Batch Coffee Roasters Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Mariposa Care - Holly Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Shildon AFC
What is Shildon AFC's food hygiene rating?
Shildon AFC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Shildon AFC 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 Shildon AFC last inspected?
Shildon AFC was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 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 Shildon AFC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shildon AFC compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Shildon AFC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Shildon AFC 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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