Auton food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Darlington
Auton 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
This is a fresh result: Auton was inspected on 27 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Darlington score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Darlington ratings →
Address: 14 Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7HA
How this rating has changed
Auton was re-inspected on 27 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Auton among the 742 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 | 742 | 90% | ← Auton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 96 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 Auton 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 Auton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clervaux Life Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Bannatyne Hotel Darlington Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Clervaux Life Caring Premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Aoithip Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Clervaux Garden School Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Aramark@Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Angels Cut Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Cafe Sol Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Auton
What is Auton's food hygiene rating?
Auton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 27 July 2026.
Is Auton 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 Auton last inspected?
Auton was last inspected on 27 July 2026, a month 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 Auton?
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 Auton compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 823 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Auton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Auton 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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Understanding this rating
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