The Merlin
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Merlin is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, TS23 3QJ, in the Stockton On Tees local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 March 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Marsh House Avenue, Billingham
- Postcode
- TS23 3QJ
- Local Authority
- Stockton On Tees
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 250910
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Merlin?
The Merlin 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 Merlin last inspected?
The Merlin was last inspected on 2024-03-01. 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 Merlin located?
The Merlin is located at Marsh House Avenue, Billingham , TS23 3QJ, in the Stockton On Tees local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TS23 postcode area.