Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Head of Steam food hygiene rating
The Head of Steam
3 REFORM PLACE NORTH ROAD
DURHAM
DH1 4RZ Inspected 5 August 2026
DURHAM
DH1 4RZ Inspected 5 August 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Durham
4
Good
Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
The Head of Steam in Durham currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 5 August 2026. The Head of Steam is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at 3 REFORM PLACE NORTH ROAD, DURHAM, DH1 4RZ.
- Business name
- The Head of Steam
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Durham
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 5 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 510668
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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
5 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
Generally satisfactoryCovers 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
The Head of Steam currently has a food hygiene rating of 4, compared with a rating of 5 at its previous recorded inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 4 | Good | Current |
| 9 April 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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