Adams Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Darlington
Adams Pizzeria holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 March 2025, 16 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: Ground Floor, 52 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EQ
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Adams Pizzeria 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% | ← Adams Pizzeria | |
| 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 Adams Pizzeria 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 Adams Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Road Post Office Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Clare's Cakery Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Builders Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Burger Boss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Arvelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Brinkburn Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Big Kids Little Kids Childcare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Adams Pizzeria
What is Adams Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
Adams Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Darlington Council on 3 March 2025.
Is Adams Pizzeria 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Adams Pizzeria last inspected?
Adams Pizzeria was last inspected on 3 March 2025, 16 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 Adams Pizzeria?
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 Adams Pizzeria compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Adams Pizzeria holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Adams Pizzeria 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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