Middleton Hall food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Darlington
Middleton Hall 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 6 March 2026, 4 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: Middleton Hall Retirement Village, Middleton St George, Darlington, DL2 1HA
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Middleton Hall 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% | ← Middleton Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Middleton Hall 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 Middleton Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak Tree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Teesside Airport Airside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Teesside Airport Landside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| WDFG UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Middleton Manor Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| The Priory Hospital Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| The Devonport Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Country Harvest Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Middleton Hall
What is Middleton Hall's food hygiene rating?
Middleton Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Middleton Hall 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 Middleton Hall last inspected?
Middleton Hall was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 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 Middleton Hall?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Middleton Hall compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Middleton Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Middleton Hall 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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Middleton Hall is one of 31 rated food businesses in Middleton St. George. See every hygiene rating in Middleton St. George →
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