Roarsome Soft Play food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Darlington
Roarsome Soft Play holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 1, Morton Trade Park, Morton Park Way, DL1 4WE
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Roarsome Soft Play among the 755 places in Darlington holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 90% | ← Roarsome Soft Play | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 79 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Roarsome Soft Play none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Roarsome Soft Play, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Booker Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Broadway Daycare School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Roarsome Soft Play
What is Roarsome Soft Play's food hygiene rating?
Roarsome Soft Play has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 11 June 2025.
Is Roarsome Soft Play safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Roarsome Soft Play last inspected?
Roarsome Soft Play was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Roarsome Soft Play?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Roarsome Soft Play compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Roarsome Soft Play is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Roarsome Soft Play and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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