P And V Bakers food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Darlington
P And V Bakers holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The food producer met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 January 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: Units 12B-15B, Alliance Industrial Estate, Dodsworth Street, DL1 2PA
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so P And V Bakers sits behind roughly 803 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ← P And V Bakers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 P And V Bakers 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 P And V Bakers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Hill Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| China Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Central Park Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Albert Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Clare's Cakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Arvelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Burger Boss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about P And V Bakers
What is P And V Bakers's food hygiene rating?
P And V Bakers has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Darlington Council on 20 January 2025.
Is P And V Bakers safe to eat at?
A 3 means the food producer met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was P And V Bakers last inspected?
P And V Bakers was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 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 P And V Bakers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does P And V Bakers compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while P And V Bakers holds a 3. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects P And V Bakers 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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