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Food Hygiene Rating for Common Grounds

Common Grounds is located in the city of Durham.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Tue 6 Jan 2026DH1 5FAfhrs
Food hygiene rating 5 for Common Grounds
Very Good

Location

Address

BOLDON HOUSE WHEATLANDS WAY, PITY ME

DURHAM DH1

Local authority

durham

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Structural Compliance

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Confidence in Management

Very Good (0)

Good record of compliance. Satisfactory documented HACCP-based Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating
5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection
6 January 2026
FHRS ID
1836779
Business type
Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name
Common Grounds
Address
BOLDON HOUSE WHEATLANDS WAY, PITY ME
Responsible local authority
durham
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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