Meze food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Darlington
Meze holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2025, 14 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: 113 Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RZ
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Meze 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% | ← Meze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Meze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Baanrai Thai Cafe And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Bank Top Bakery Other catering premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| China Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Boot And Shoe Pub/bar/nightclub | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Bannatynes Health And Leisure Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| B & H Chippy / B & H Punjabi Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Meze
What is Meze's food hygiene rating?
Meze has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 17 April 2025.
Is Meze 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meze last inspected?
Meze was last inspected on 17 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
How does Meze compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Meze is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Meze 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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