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Food Hygiene Rating for The Highlands

The Highlands is located in the Settlement of Birtley.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Tue 2 Dec 2025DH3 1LYfhrs
Food hygiene rating 5 for The Highlands
Very Good

Location

Address

Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street

Birtley CHESTER LE STREET DH3

Local authority

gateshead

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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

Good (5)

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

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
2 December 2025
FHRS ID
339548
Business type
Hospitals - Childcare - Caring Premises
Business name
The Highlands
Address
Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street
Responsible local authority
gateshead
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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