Walworth Castle Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Darlington
Walworth Castle Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 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: Walworth, Darlington, DL2 2LY
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Walworth Castle Hotel 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% | ← Walworth Castle Hotel | |
| 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 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 Walworth Castle Hotel 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 Walworth Castle Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dot's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Burtree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 January 2026 |
| Summerhouse Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Sam Turners \& Sons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| The Spotted Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| The Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Candles Club Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Fox Hole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Walworth Castle Hotel
What is Walworth Castle Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Walworth Castle Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Darlington Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Walworth Castle Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Walworth Castle Hotel last inspected?
Walworth Castle Hotel was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months 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 Walworth Castle Hotel?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Walworth Castle Hotel compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Walworth Castle Hotel holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Walworth Castle Hotel 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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