Cockerton Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Darlington
Cockerton Mini Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 20 August 2024, 22 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: 35 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Cockerton Mini Market 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% | ← Cockerton Mini Market | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Cockerton Mini Market 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 Cockerton Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Andaman Home Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Cockerton Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Cockerton Band & Musical Inst. Pub/bar/nightclub | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Busy Bees At Darlington Caring Premises | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Bates Avenue Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| A J Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
Questions about Cockerton Mini Market
What is Cockerton Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Cockerton Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Darlington Council on 20 August 2024.
Is Cockerton Mini Market 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cockerton Mini Market last inspected?
Cockerton Mini Market was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 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 Cockerton Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cockerton Mini Market compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Cockerton Mini Market holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Cockerton Mini Market 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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