Bombay Gate food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Darlington
Bombay Gate 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
This is a fresh result: Bombay Gate was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Darlington score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Darlington ratings →
Address: 10 Skinnergate, Darlington, DL3 7NJ
How this rating has changed
Bombay Gate was re-inspected on 14 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Bombay Gate among the 742 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 | 742 | 90% | ← Bombay Gate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 96 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 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 Bombay Gate 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 Bombay Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babul's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Al Forno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Arcadia Darlington Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Cafe Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Bakerman Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Aly's Mart Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Bombay Gate
What is Bombay Gate's food hygiene rating?
Bombay Gate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 14 July 2026.
Is Bombay Gate 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 Bombay Gate last inspected?
Bombay Gate was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month 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 Bombay Gate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bombay Gate compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 823 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Bombay Gate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Bombay Gate 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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