Darlo News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Darlington
Darlo News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 23 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 221 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2PU
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Darlo News 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% | ← Darlo News | |
| 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 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 Darlo News 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 Darlo News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmen Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2022 |
| Albert Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Clare's Cakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Asha News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bartons Fish \& Chips Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Builders Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Albert Hill Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Darlo News
What is Darlo News's food hygiene rating?
Darlo News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Darlington Council on 23 January 2024.
Is Darlo News 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darlo News last inspected?
Darlo News was last inspected on 23 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Darlo News?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Darlo News compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Darlo News holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Darlo News 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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