The Hidden Gem

SHILDON

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Hidden Gem scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 12 May 2026 by Durham.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Hidden Gem, from October 2021 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 4 in 2021 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Hidden Gem.

Food hygiene rating history for The Hidden Gem
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
19 October 2021	4 / 5	Good
12 May 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The Hidden Gem in SHILDON has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

EDEN GRANGE GLAMPING,
SHILDON,
DL4 2QD

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Hidden Gem. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Hidden Gem?

Food hygiene at The Hidden Gem is inspected by Durham, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.durham.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Hidden Gem

What is The Hidden Gem’s food hygiene rating?

The Hidden Gem has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 May 2026.

When was The Hidden Gem last inspected?

The Hidden Gem was last inspected by Durham on 12 May 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.