The Blue Diamond

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-01-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Blue Diamond is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 53 High Street, Norton, TS20 1AJ, in the Stockton On Tees local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Stockton On Tees oversees 1,563 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Stockton On Tees is 4.9 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
53 High Street, Norton
Postcode
TS20 1AJ
Local Authority
Stockton On Tees
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1527839

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Blue Diamond?

The Blue Diamond has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Stockton On Tees.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Blue Diamond last inspected?

The Blue Diamond was last inspected on 2026-01-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Blue Diamond located?

The Blue Diamond is located at 53 High Street, Norton , TS20 1AJ, in the Stockton On Tees local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TS20 postcode area.