Mary's Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Darlington
Mary's Pizzeria holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: 14 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1XH
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Mary's Pizzeria 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% | ← Mary's Pizzeria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Mary's Pizzeria 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 Mary's Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & H Chippy / B & H Punjabi Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| China China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Caterplus@Anchor-Mayflower Court Caring Premises | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Baanrai Thai Cafe And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Amirah Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
Questions about Mary's Pizzeria
What is Mary's Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
Mary's Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Mary's Pizzeria 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mary's Pizzeria last inspected?
Mary's Pizzeria was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Mary's Pizzeria?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Mary's Pizzeria compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Mary's Pizzeria is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Mary's Pizzeria 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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