Bright Post House Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Darlington
Bright Post House Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 March 2026, 3 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: Post House News, 9 Post House Wynd, Darlington, DL3 7LU
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Bright Post House Store 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% | ← Bright Post House Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bright Post House Store 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 Bright Post House Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakerman Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Cafe Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Al Forno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Cafe Zest (Massarella Restaurants Ltd) At House Of Fraser Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Banqo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Blair And Sons Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bombay Gate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
Questions about Bright Post House Store
What is Bright Post House Store's food hygiene rating?
Bright Post House Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 23 March 2026.
Is Bright Post House Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bright Post House Store last inspected?
Bright Post House Store was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 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 Bright Post House Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bright Post House Store compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Bright Post House Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Bright Post House Store 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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