Dark Sky Brewery Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Durham
Dark Sky Brewery Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 29 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Barclays Bank House Market Place, Middleton-in-Teesdale, DL12 0QG
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Dark Sky Brewery Ltd sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← Dark Sky Brewery Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dark Sky Brewery Ltd 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 Dark Sky Brewery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Teesdale Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Middleton-in-Teesdale Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Belvedere House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| Brunswick House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 77 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 September 2025 |
| McFarlanes Family Butchers Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2025 |
| Ozzie's Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Samuel James Deli Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Winter?s Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about Dark Sky Brewery Ltd
What is Dark Sky Brewery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Dark Sky Brewery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 29 September 2023.
Is Dark Sky Brewery Ltd 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dark Sky Brewery Ltd last inspected?
Dark Sky Brewery Ltd was last inspected on 29 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dark Sky Brewery Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dark Sky Brewery Ltd compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Dark Sky Brewery Ltd holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Dark Sky Brewery Ltd 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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