The Oak Tree Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Darlington
The Oak Tree Inn 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: The Oak Tree Inn was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Oak Tree Inn, Yarm Road, Middleton St George, DL2 1HN
How it compares in Darlington
That puts The Oak Tree Inn 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% | ← The Oak Tree Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Oak Tree Inn 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 The Oak Tree Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Hall Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Middleton Manor Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Teesside Airport Airside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Teesside Airport Landside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| WDFG UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| The Priory Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Sundaes Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| The Sourdough Starter Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about The Oak Tree Inn
What is The Oak Tree Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Oak Tree Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 27 May 2026.
Is The Oak Tree Inn 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 The Oak Tree Inn last inspected?
The Oak Tree Inn was last inspected on 27 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 The Oak Tree Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Oak Tree Inn compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and The Oak Tree Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects The Oak Tree Inn 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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