Rio Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Darlington
Rio Pizzeria 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 6 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Rio's, Skerne Park Hotel, Coleridge Gardens, DL1 5AL
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Rio Pizzeria 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% | ← Rio Pizzeria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Rio Pizzeria 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 Rio Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe JJ Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Blackwell Grange Golf Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Cleveland Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Blackwell Grange Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Amirah Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bank Top Bakery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Rio Pizzeria
What is Rio Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
Rio Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 6 August 2024.
Is Rio Pizzeria 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 Rio Pizzeria last inspected?
Rio Pizzeria was last inspected on 6 August 2024, 23 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 Rio Pizzeria?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Rio Pizzeria compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Rio Pizzeria is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Rio Pizzeria 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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