Hudson Catering Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Darlington
Hudson Catering Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Hudson Catering Ltd was inspected on 3 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Cummins Engine Co Ltd, Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 4PW
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Hudson Catering Ltd 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% | ← Hudson Catering Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hudson Catering Ltd 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 Hudson Catering Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Booker Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Broadway Daycare School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Hudson Catering Ltd
What is Hudson Catering Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Hudson Catering Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Hudson Catering Ltd 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hudson Catering Ltd last inspected?
Hudson Catering Ltd was last inspected on 3 July 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 Hudson Catering Ltd?
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 Hudson Catering Ltd compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Hudson Catering Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Hudson Catering Ltd 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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