D\&D Cafe African Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Darlington
D\&D Cafe African Restaurant 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: D\&D Cafe African Restaurant was inspected on 25 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Darlington score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Darlington ratings →
Address: First And Second Floors, 36 - 40 Tubwell Row, Darlington, DL1 1PD
How this rating has changed
D\&D Cafe African Restaurant was re-inspected on 25 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Darlington
That puts D\&D Cafe African Restaurant among the 742 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 | 742 | 90% | ← D\&D Cafe African Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 96 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 D\&D Cafe African Restaurant 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 D\&D Cafe African Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot And Shoe Pub/bar/nightclub | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Babul's Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Bodega Delizia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bronuts Bakes \& Beyond Other catering premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Banqo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Blair And Sons Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Collaboration Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about D\&D Cafe African Restaurant
What is D\&D Cafe African Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
D\&D Cafe African Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 25 August 2026.
Is D\&D Cafe African Restaurant 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 D\&D Cafe African Restaurant last inspected?
D\&D Cafe African Restaurant was last inspected on 25 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at D\&D Cafe African Restaurant?
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 D\&D Cafe African Restaurant compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 823 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and D\&D Cafe African Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects D\&D Cafe African Restaurant 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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