Bengal Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Darlington
Bengal Express 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 16 April 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: 21 Nightingale Avenue, Darlington, DL1 2AY
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Bengal Express 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% | ← Bengal Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bengal Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bewick House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Coffee@Haughton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Albert Hill Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| China Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Cadmen Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2022 |
| Bartons Fish \& Chips Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Bengal Express
What is Bengal Express's food hygiene rating?
Bengal Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Bengal Express 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 Bengal Express last inspected?
Bengal Express was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
How does Bengal Express compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Bengal Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Bengal Express 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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