The Tuns At Sadberge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Darlington
The Tuns At Sadberge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 2026, 4 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: The Tuns, Hill House Lane, Sadberge, DL2 1RU
How it compares in Darlington
That puts The Tuns At Sadberge 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 Tuns At Sadberge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Tuns At Sadberge 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.
Questions about The Tuns At Sadberge
What is The Tuns At Sadberge's food hygiene rating?
The Tuns At Sadberge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 6 March 2026.
Is The Tuns At Sadberge 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tuns At Sadberge last inspected?
The Tuns At Sadberge was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 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 Tuns At Sadberge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Tuns At Sadberge compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and The Tuns At Sadberge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects The Tuns At Sadberge 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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