East West Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Darlington
East West Foods holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 28 March 2025, 15 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: 124 Gladstone Street, Darlington, DL3 6LE
How it compares in Darlington
A 2 is rare: only 7 of 836 rated places in Darlington score this low, about one in 119. By contrast 90% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ← East West Foods | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 East West Foods the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to East West Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Heritage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bismillah Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Best Afro Foods Other catering premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Best Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Best Kebab 1 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| B\&S Market Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about East West Foods
What is East West Foods's food hygiene rating?
East West Foods has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Darlington Council on 28 March 2025.
Is East West Foods safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was East West Foods last inspected?
East West Foods was last inspected on 28 March 2025, 15 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 East West Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does East West Foods compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while East West Foods holds a 2. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects East West Foods 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Darlington, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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