The Queens Head, Shildon
The Queens Head is a pub at 119 Auckland Terrace, Shildon, DL4 1AZ. The Queens Head's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham council on 31 October 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given - Address
- 119 Auckland Terrace
Shildon
DL4 1AZ - Council
- Durham
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Queens Head’s food hygiene rating
The Queens Head's rating is 11 months old.
We have checked The Queens Head's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Queens Head
- 5The Royal George Tavern560 m
- 5The Three Tuns580 m
- 5The Red Lion600 m
- 4The Locomotive Inn1.1 km
- 5The Manor1.9 km
- 5March Hare2.3 km
All 5 pubs and bars in Shildon
Questions about The Queens Head
What is the food hygiene rating at The Queens Head?
The Queens Head's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham council on 31 October 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Queens Head?
The Queens Head is at 119 Auckland Terrace, Shildon, DL4 1AZ, in Shildon. Durham council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Royal George Tavern, about 560 m away.
What pubs are near The Queens Head?
The closest pubs and bars to The Queens Head are The Royal George Tavern (560 m), The Three Tuns (580 m) and The Red Lion (600 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Queens Head's hygiene rating up to date?
The Queens Head's rating is 11 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Queens Head on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Durham council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.