The Greyhound food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Darlington
The Greyhound holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Greyhound was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Greyhound Hotel, 82 - 86 Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RS
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Greyhound sits behind roughly 755 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ← The Greyhound | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Greyhound 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 Greyhound, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baanrai Thai Cafe And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Boot And Shoe Pub/bar/nightclub | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| China Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Bubble \& Cone Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Bank Top Bakery Other catering premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Cafe W Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
Questions about The Greyhound
What is The Greyhound's food hygiene rating?
The Greyhound has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Darlington Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Greyhound safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Greyhound last inspected?
The Greyhound was last inspected on 19 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 Greyhound?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Greyhound compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while The Greyhound holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects The Greyhound 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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