JJ's Sushi Spot food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Darlington
JJ's Sushi Spot 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: JJ's Sushi Spot was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Panini's Coffee Shop, 83 Skinnergate, Darlington, DL3 7LX
How it compares in Darlington
That puts JJ's Sushi Spot 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% | ← JJ's Sushi Spot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 JJ's Sushi Spot 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 JJ's Sushi Spot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Al Forno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bombay Gate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Babul's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Aly's Mart Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Cafe Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bakerman Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Cafe Zest (Massarella Restaurants Ltd) At House Of Fraser Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about JJ's Sushi Spot
What is JJ's Sushi Spot's food hygiene rating?
JJ's Sushi Spot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 21 May 2026.
Is JJ's Sushi Spot 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 JJ's Sushi Spot last inspected?
JJ's Sushi Spot was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 JJ's Sushi Spot?
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 JJ's Sushi Spot compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and JJ's Sushi Spot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects JJ's Sushi Spot 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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