Cockerton Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Darlington
Cockerton Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 11 December 2025, 7 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: 8 - 14 Cockerton Green, Darlington, Darlington, DL3 9EH
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Cockerton Local 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% | ← Cockerton Local | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Cockerton Local 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 Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman Home Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Cockerton Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Cockerton Band & Musical Inst. Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Darlington Caring Premises | 424 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 Local
What is Cockerton Local's food hygiene rating?
Cockerton Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Darlington Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Cockerton Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Cockerton Local last inspected?
Cockerton Local was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 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 Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Cockerton Local compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Cockerton Local holds a 3. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Cockerton Local 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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