Kakaaki Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Darlington
Kakaaki Mart holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 May 2025, 14 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: 1 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7BJ
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Kakaaki Mart sits behind roughly 803 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ← Kakaaki Mart | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kakaaki Mart 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 Kakaaki Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Afro Foods Other catering premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Cafe Sol Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Angels Cut Pub/bar/nightclub | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Andy's Candy Bar Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Bengal Heritage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bismillah Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Kakaaki Mart
What is Kakaaki Mart's food hygiene rating?
Kakaaki Mart has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Darlington Council on 12 May 2025.
Is Kakaaki Mart safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Kakaaki Mart last inspected?
Kakaaki Mart was last inspected on 12 May 2025, 14 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 Kakaaki Mart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Kakaaki Mart compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Kakaaki Mart holds a 3. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Kakaaki Mart 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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