Rob Finch Catering food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Darlington
Rob Finch Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Rob Finch Catering was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Dinsdale Golf Club, Neasham Road, Brass Castle, DL2 1DW
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Rob Finch Catering 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% | ← Rob Finch Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rob Finch Catering 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 Rob Finch Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinsdale Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Pamelas Ice Cream Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Magik Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Ben's Coffee Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Lols Mobile Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Leila's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Golden Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Hill News Londis Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
Questions about Rob Finch Catering
What is Rob Finch Catering's food hygiene rating?
Rob Finch Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Rob Finch Catering 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rob Finch Catering last inspected?
Rob Finch Catering was last inspected on 17 June 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 Rob Finch Catering?
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 Rob Finch Catering compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Rob Finch Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Rob Finch Catering 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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