Meet N Marrow food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Darlington
Meet N Marrow 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
The rating dates from 12 March 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: 53 Duke Street, Darlington, DL3 7SD
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Meet N Marrow 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% | ← Meet N Marrow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Meet N Marrow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Cut Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Cafe Sol Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Andy's Candy Bar Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Aoithip Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Babul's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Clervaux Life Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Clervaux Garden School Shop Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Bombay Gate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
Questions about Meet N Marrow
What is Meet N Marrow's food hygiene rating?
Meet N Marrow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Meet N Marrow 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 Meet N Marrow last inspected?
Meet N Marrow was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
How does Meet N Marrow compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Meet N Marrow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Meet N Marrow 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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