Kebab Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Darlington
Kebab Grill holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 July 2025, 11 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: 53A Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JJ
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Kebab Grill sits behind roughly 803 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ← Kebab Grill | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kebab Grill 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 Kebab Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Afro Foods Other catering premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Cafe Sol Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Andy's Candy Bar Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Bengal Heritage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Angels Cut Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Bismillah Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Kebab Grill
What is Kebab Grill's food hygiene rating?
Kebab Grill has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Darlington Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Kebab Grill safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Kebab Grill last inspected?
Kebab Grill was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 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 Kebab Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kebab Grill compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Kebab Grill holds a 3. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Kebab Grill 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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