Food hygiene ratings in Darlington
Darlington inspects and rates 915 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 836 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 79 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Darlington
Standards here are high: 90% of rated businesses in Darlington hold the top score of 5, and 96% hold a 4 or better. 14 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 90% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in Darlington
Food hygiene ratings for each town Darlington inspects.
- Middleton St. George 31 places
Recently inspected in Darlington
The most recent inspections published by Darlington, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Betty's Bakes | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Cookie Monsters | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Heathfield Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Hudson Catering Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Foresters Arms | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Hoptimist | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Dominos Darlington | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Dubai Store | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Dr Inks Darlington | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Play Hut And Kids Club | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Poison Lounge | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Darlington
The lowest-rated food businesses in Darlington are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 6 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tap On Bondgate | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 12 November 2025 |
| The Quays | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2026 |
| Geneva Express | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 March 2026 |
| Ribbon | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 October 2025 |
| Croft W.M.C. | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 January 2025 |
| Pick And Pay | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 June 2024 |
| Pick And Pay | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about food hygiene in Darlington
How many food businesses does Darlington rate?
Darlington publishes food hygiene ratings for 915 businesses, of which 836 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Darlington?
90% of rated businesses in Darlington hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Darlington have a bad hygiene rating?
14 food businesses in Darlington hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 6 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Darlington?
Environmental health officers employed by Darlington carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Darlington
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 18th Darlington 1st Middleton St George Scout Group Awaiting inspection
- 4Motion Skatepark 5 - Very good
- A J Convenience Store Ltd 5 - Very good
- A Little Cakeness 5 - Very good
- A&C Bakes 5 - Very good
- A1 Goldenfry / Hot Chick / Athnian / Coqfighter / 4 - Good
- Abu's 5 - Very good
- Academy Catering At ATMOS 5 - Very good
- Acorn Care (UK) Ltd 5 - Very good
- Acorn Hog Roast 5 - Very good
- Adams Pizzeria 4 - Good
- Afri Aroma 5 - Very good
- Agape4allfoods Limited 5 - Very good
- Age Uk (Cafe And The Arcade Dementia Centre) 5 - Very good
- Al Forno 5 - Very good
- Albert Hill Club & Institute 5 - Very good
- Albert Road Post Office 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ali Store 5 - Very good
- Allied Pharmacy West Park Exempt
- Aly's Mart 5 - Very good
- Amirah 5 - Very good
- Andaman Home Cafe 5 - Very good
- Andy's Candy Bar 5 - Very good
- Angels Cut 5 - Very good
- Angie's Diner 5 - Very good
- Annabelle's Cake Shed Awaiting inspection
- Annie's Truck Shop 5 - Very good
- Another One Bites The Dutch 5 - Very good
- Ansari's Cafe Awaiting inspection
- Aoithip Thai 5 - Very good
- AP Academy Awaiting inspection
- Aramark Ltd At Argos Distribution Centre 5 - Very good
- Aramark@Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form 5 - Very good
- Arvelli 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asha News 5 - Very good
- Asian Corner Awaiting inspection
- Asianista 4 - Good
- Auton 5 - Very good
- B & H Chippy / B & H Punjabi Curry House 5 - Very good
- B & M Retail Ltd 5 - Very good
- B \& G Convenience Store 2 - Some improvement necessary
- B\& M Stores 5 - Very good
- B\&Q Awaiting inspection
- B\&S Market 5 - Very good
- Baanrai Thai Cafe And Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Babul's 5 - Very good
- Bake Me Home 5 - Very good
- Baked And Beyond By Laura 5 - Very good
- Baked By Faith 5 - Very good
- Bakerman 5 - Very good
- Balmoral Guest House 5 - Very good
- Bank Top Bakery 5 - Very good
- Bannatyne Hotel Darlington 5 - Very good
- Bannatynes Health And Leisure 5 - Very good
- Banqo 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-09. Browse all UK councils →