The Old England

GREAT LUMLEY

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Old England scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 15 August 2024 by Durham.

What does this rating mean?

The Old England in GREAT LUMLEY has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

THE OLD ENGLAND FRONT STREET,
GREAT LUMLEY,
DH3 4JB

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

Who inspects The Old England?

Food hygiene at The Old England 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 Old England

What is The Old England’s food hygiene rating?

The Old England has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 15 August 2024.

When was The Old England last inspected?

The Old England was last inspected by Durham on 15 August 2024.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.