Wilton House Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Darlington
Wilton House Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Wilton Close, Darlington, DL3 9RE
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Wilton House Care Home 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% | ← Wilton House Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Wilton House Care Home 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 Wilton House Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Carmel College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Cockerton Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Cockerton Band & Musical Inst. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Busy Bees At Darlington Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Andaman Home Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| Acorn Care (UK) Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Wilton House Care Home
What is Wilton House Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Wilton House Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 29 July 2024.
Is Wilton House Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wilton House Care Home last inspected?
Wilton House Care Home was last inspected on 29 July 2024, 23 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 Wilton House Care Home?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wilton House Care Home compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Wilton House Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Wilton House Care Home 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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