Play Hut And Kids Club food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Darlington
Play Hut And Kids Club 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: Play Hut And Kids Club was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 347 North Road, Darlington, DL1 3BL
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Play Hut And Kids Club 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% | ← Play Hut And Kids Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Play Hut And Kids Club 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 Play Hut And Kids Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmen Stores Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2022 |
| Bartons Fish \& Chips Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Asha News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Albert Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Clare's Cakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bengal Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Play Hut And Kids Club
What is Play Hut And Kids Club's food hygiene rating?
Play Hut And Kids Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Play Hut And Kids Club 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 Play Hut And Kids Club last inspected?
Play Hut And Kids Club was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Play Hut And Kids Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Play Hut And Kids Club compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Play Hut And Kids Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Play Hut And Kids Club 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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