Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen

Food Hygiene Rating for The Cheese & Pickle

The Cheese & Pickle is located in the town of Houghton-le-Spring.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Thu 28 May 2026DH4 5QYfhrs
Food hygiene rating 5 for The Cheese & Pickle
Very Good

Location

Address

Evolve Business Centre, Cygnet Way, Rainton Bridge South, Houghton-le-Spring

HOUGHTON LE SPRING DH4

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

Good (5)

Reasonable record of compliance. Satisfactory documented Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating
5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection
28 May 2026
FHRS ID
1728829
Business type
Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name
The Cheese & Pickle
Address
Evolve Business Centre, Cygnet Way, Rainton Bridge South, Houghton-le-Spring
Responsible local authority
sunderland

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