Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
Essential Care - Abbeyvale Care Home food hygiene rating
Essential Care - Abbeyvale Care Home
ABBEYVALE CARE HOME LAIDLER CLOSE
BLACKHALL COLLIERY
TS27 4QP Inspected 12 August 2026
BLACKHALL COLLIERY
TS27 4QP Inspected 12 August 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Durham
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Essential Care - Abbeyvale Care Home in Durham currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 12 August 2026. Essential Care - Abbeyvale Care Home is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at ABBEYVALE CARE HOME LAIDLER CLOSE, BLACKHALL COLLIERY, TS27 4QP.
- Business name
- Essential Care - Abbeyvale Care Home
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Durham
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 12 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1417878
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
12 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
Essential Care - Abbeyvale Care Home has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 13 May 2025 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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