Middleton Manor Care Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Darlington
Middleton Manor Care Centre 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: Teesside Airport Road, Middleton St George, Darlington, DL2 1TS
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Middleton Manor Care Centre 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 Manor Care Centre | |
| 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 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 Manor Care Centre 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 Manor Care Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Hospital Caring Premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Teesside Airport Airside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Teesside Airport Landside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| WDFG UK Limited Retailers - other | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| The Oak Tree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Sundaes Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| The Sourdough Starter Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Middleton Hall Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Middleton Manor Care Centre
What is Middleton Manor Care Centre's food hygiene rating?
Middleton Manor Care Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Darlington Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Middleton Manor Care Centre 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 Manor Care Centre last inspected?
Middleton Manor Care Centre was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Manor Care Centre?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Middleton Manor Care Centre compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Middleton Manor Care Centre holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Middleton Manor Care Centre 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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