Babul's Street food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Darlington
Babul's Street holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Babul's Street was inspected on 28 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Darlington score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Darlington ratings →
Address: 6 Covered Market, East Row, Darlington, DL1 5PX
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Babul's Street among the 742 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 | 742 | 90% | ← Babul's Street | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 96 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 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 Babul's Street 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 Babul's Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodega Delizia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bronuts Bakes \& Beyond Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Blair And Sons Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Banqo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Boot And Shoe Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Agape4allfoods Limited Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Bakerman Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Cafe Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Babul's Street
What is Babul's Street's food hygiene rating?
Babul's Street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 28 August 2026.
Is Babul's Street 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Babul's Street last inspected?
Babul's Street was last inspected on 28 August 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 Babul's Street?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Babul's Street compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 823 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Babul's Street is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Babul's Street 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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