The Shawarma Shack food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Darlington
The Shawarma Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 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 Claytons Yard, Darlington, DL1 1SH
How it compares in Darlington
That puts The Shawarma Shack among the 755 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 | 755 | 90% | ← The Shawarma Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Shawarma Shack 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 The Shawarma Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baanrai Thai Cafe And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Bannatynes Health And Leisure Pub/bar/nightclub | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Bubble \& Cone Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Boot And Shoe Pub/bar/nightclub | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Cafe W Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bodega Delizia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about The Shawarma Shack
What is The Shawarma Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Shawarma Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 27 March 2025.
Is The Shawarma Shack 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shawarma Shack last inspected?
The Shawarma Shack was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 The Shawarma Shack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shawarma Shack compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and The Shawarma Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects The Shawarma Shack 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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