Gladstone Street Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Darlington
Gladstone Street Mini Market 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 6 February 2026, 5 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: 111 Gladstone Street, Darlington, DL3 6LA
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Gladstone Street Mini Market 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% | ← Gladstone Street Mini Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Gladstone Street Mini Market 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 Gladstone Street Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismillah Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Bengal Heritage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Best Afro Foods Other catering premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Best Kebab 1 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Best Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| B\&S Market Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Gladstone Street Mini Market
What is Gladstone Street Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Gladstone Street Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Darlington Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Gladstone Street Mini Market 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 Gladstone Street Mini Market last inspected?
Gladstone Street Mini Market was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 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 Gladstone Street Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gladstone Street Mini Market compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Gladstone Street Mini Market holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Gladstone Street Mini Market 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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