The Kings Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Darlington
The Kings Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2025, 17 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: Prospect Place, Darlington, DL3 0QT
How it compares in Darlington
That puts The Kings Centre 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% | ← The Kings Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Kings Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asha News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Clare's Cakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Builders Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Albert Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| A J Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Brinkburn Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Cadmen Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about The Kings Centre
What is The Kings Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 5 February 2025.
Is The Kings Centre 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kings Centre last inspected?
The Kings Centre was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
How does The Kings Centre compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects The Kings Centre 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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