Balmoral Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Darlington
Balmoral Guest House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 June 2025, 12 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: 63 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7BQ
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Balmoral Guest House 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% | ← Balmoral Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Balmoral Guest House 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 Balmoral Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark@Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form School/college/university | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Clervaux Life Caring Premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Cafe Sol Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Best Afro Foods Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Angels Cut Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Bengal Heritage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bismillah Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Andy's Candy Bar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about Balmoral Guest House
What is Balmoral Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Balmoral Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 27 June 2025.
Is Balmoral Guest House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Balmoral Guest House last inspected?
Balmoral Guest House was last inspected on 27 June 2025, 12 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 Balmoral Guest House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Balmoral Guest House compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Balmoral Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Balmoral Guest House 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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