The Venue food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Durham
The Venue holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 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: The Venue Wear Road, Stanley, DH9 6AH
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Venue among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← The Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 Very 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 The Venue 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 Venue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Manfredi's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Thorneyholme Tea Room Other catering premises | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Emeralds Little Gems Daycare Caring Premises | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
Questions about The Venue
What is The Venue's food hygiene rating?
The Venue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 26 November 2019.
Is The Venue 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Venue last inspected?
The Venue was last inspected on 26 November 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 Venue?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Venue compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Venue is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Venue 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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Understanding this rating
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