Darling Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bath and North East Somerset
Darling Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Isabella House, The Avenue, Combe Down, BA2 5EH
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Darling Deli among the 1,260 places in Bath and North East Somerset holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,260 | 73% | ← Darling Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 163 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 110 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 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 Darling Deli 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 Darling Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe@The Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Beechen Cliff School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| 3 Cafe And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Bowling Club Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Bath Botanics Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Bath Spa Florist Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Bear Flat Community Market Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2026 |
| Beechen Cliff Methodist Church Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
Questions about Darling Deli
What is Darling Deli's food hygiene rating?
Darling Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Darling Deli 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darling Deli last inspected?
Darling Deli was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Darling Deli?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Darling Deli compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,731 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Darling Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Darling Deli 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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