The Greedy Goat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Darlington
The Greedy Goat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Greedy Goat was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 12A Church Row, Hurworth, Darlington, DL2 2AQ
How it compares in Darlington
That puts The Greedy Goat 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% | ← The Greedy Goat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Greedy Goat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Hurworth House School School/college/university | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Hurworth Primary School Academy Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Hurworth School Catering School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Hurworth Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Ben's Coffee Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
Questions about The Greedy Goat
What is The Greedy Goat's food hygiene rating?
The Greedy Goat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Greedy Goat 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Greedy Goat last inspected?
The Greedy Goat was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
How does The Greedy Goat compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and The Greedy Goat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects The Greedy Goat 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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