Heighington Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Darlington
Heighington Takeaway 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 17 April 2025, 14 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: 2 Church View, Heighington, DL5 6PN
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Heighington Takeaway 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% | ← Heighington Takeaway | |
| 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 Heighington Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Heighington News Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| The Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| St Michael's Parish Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Candles Club Caring Premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Redworth Hall Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Heighington Takeaway
What is Heighington Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Heighington Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Darlington Council on 17 April 2025.
Is Heighington Takeaway 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 Heighington Takeaway last inspected?
Heighington Takeaway was last inspected on 17 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
How does Heighington Takeaway compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Heighington Takeaway holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Heighington Takeaway 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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