MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Darlington
MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, 97 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2PY
How it compares in Darlington
That puts MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road 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% | ← MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road 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 MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clare's Cakery Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Albert Road Post Office Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Builders Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Brinkburn Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| A J Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Burger Boss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Arvelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road
What is MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road's food hygiene rating?
MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 22 May 2026.
Is MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road last inspected?
MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road was last inspected on 22 May 2026, a month 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 MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road 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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