Rated 4/5 — Good
Last inspected
4 March 2026
Business type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Local authority
Durham
Scheme
FHRS (England, Wales & NI)
THE AVENUE INN AVENUE STREET, HIGH SHINCLIFFE, DH1 2PT
Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30. A lower number means a better result.
The Avenue was most recently inspected on 4 March 2026 and received a rating of 4 out of 5 (Good).
The inspection assessed three areas: hygiene practices scored 10 out of 25, structural compliance scored 10 out of 25, and food safety management scored 0 out of 30. Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30 — a lower number means a better result.
This business met a good standard, with only minor points noted.
A rating of 4 (Good) means the business demonstrated solid food safety practices across the three inspection areas, with only minor points for improvement. Most food businesses with a rating of 4 are operating to a high standard.
Food hygiene inspections cover three areas: how food is handled and prepared (hygiene), the physical condition of the premises (structural), and how well food safety is managed and documented (confidence in management). Each is scored independently. Learn more about 4-star ratings →
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9 Apr 2026
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