Park Lane Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Darlington
Park Lane Fish & Chips 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 17 October 2025, 8 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: Park Lane Fisheries, 180 - 182 Park Lane, Darlington, DL1 5AH
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Park Lane Fish & Chips 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% | ← Park Lane Fish & Chips | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Park Lane Fish & Chips 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 Park Lane Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe JJ Other catering premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Cleveland Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Amirah Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bank Top Bakery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| China Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
Questions about Park Lane Fish & Chips
What is Park Lane Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Park Lane Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Darlington Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Park Lane Fish & Chips 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 Park Lane Fish & Chips last inspected?
Park Lane Fish & Chips was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 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 Park Lane Fish & Chips?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Park Lane Fish & Chips compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Park Lane Fish & Chips holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Park Lane Fish & Chips 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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