Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Ball Alley food hygiene rating
The Ball Alley
THE BALL ALLEY CAUSEY ROAD
SHIELD ROW
DH9 0LH Inspected 19 July 2025
SHIELD ROW
DH9 0LH Inspected 19 July 2025
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Durham
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Ball Alley in Durham currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 19 July 2025. The Ball Alley is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at THE BALL ALLEY CAUSEY ROAD, SHIELD ROW, DH9 0LH.
- Business name
- The Ball Alley
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Durham
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 19 July 2025
- FHRS ID
- 303770
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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
19 July 2025
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
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Ball Alley.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 July 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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