Middleton St George Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Darlington
Middleton St George Day Nursery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 November 2025, 7 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: Community Centre, Station Road, Middleton St George, DL2 1JG
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Middleton St George Day Nursery sits behind roughly 755 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ← Middleton St George Day Nursery | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Middleton St George Day Nursery 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 Middleton St George Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Middleton Lodge Caring Premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Hill News Londis Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Golden Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| MJ's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Leila's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Lols Mobile Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Magik Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
Questions about Middleton St George Day Nursery
What is Middleton St George Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Middleton St George Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Darlington Council on 21 November 2025.
Is Middleton St George Day Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Middleton St George Day Nursery last inspected?
Middleton St George Day Nursery was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 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 Middleton St George Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Middleton St George Day Nursery compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Middleton St George Day Nursery holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Middleton St George Day Nursery 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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