Big Bite food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Darlington
Big Bite 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 5 June 2025, 13 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: Big Bite Pizzeria, 17 Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JE
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Big Bite 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% | ← Big Bite | |
| 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 Big Bite, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Bright Post House Store Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Best Afro Foods Other catering premises | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Bakerman Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Cafe Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Andy's Candy Bar Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Al Forno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Big Bite
What is Big Bite's food hygiene rating?
Big Bite has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Darlington Council on 5 June 2025.
Is Big Bite 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 Big Bite last inspected?
Big Bite was last inspected on 5 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
How does Big Bite compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Big Bite holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Big Bite 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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