Dr Inks Darlington food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Darlington
Dr Inks Darlington 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: Dr Inks Darlington was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Dr Inks, 3 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, DL3 7EE
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Dr Inks Darlington 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% | ← Dr Inks Darlington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dr Inks Darlington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Olive Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Clervaux Garden School Shop Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Aoithip Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Aly's Mart Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Bombay Gate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Babul's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Age Uk (Cafe And The Arcade Dementia Centre) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Dr Inks Darlington
What is Dr Inks Darlington's food hygiene rating?
Dr Inks Darlington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Dr Inks Darlington 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 Dr Inks Darlington last inspected?
Dr Inks Darlington was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
How does Dr Inks Darlington compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Dr Inks Darlington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Dr Inks Darlington 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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