Yarm Road Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Darlington
Yarm Road Convenience 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 16 September 2024, 21 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: Yarm Road Convenience Store, 172 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1XE
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Yarm Road Convenience 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% | ← Yarm Road Convenience | |
| 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 Very 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 Yarm Road Convenience 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 Yarm Road Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus@Anchor-Mayflower Court Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| B & H Chippy / B & H Punjabi Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Broadway Daycare School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| China China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Amirah Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Yarm Road Convenience
What is Yarm Road Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Yarm Road Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Darlington Council on 16 September 2024.
Is Yarm Road Convenience 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 Yarm Road Convenience last inspected?
Yarm Road Convenience was last inspected on 16 September 2024, 21 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 Yarm Road Convenience?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Yarm Road Convenience compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Yarm Road Convenience holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Yarm Road Convenience 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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