Skerne Park Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Darlington
Skerne Park Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 57 Coleridge Gardens, Darlington, DL1 5AL
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Skerne Park Post Office sits behind roughly 755 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ← Skerne Park Post Office | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Skerne Park Post Office 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 Skerne Park Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe JJ Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Blackwell Grange Golf Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Cleveland Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Blackwell Grange Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Amirah Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bank Top Bakery Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Skerne Park Post Office
What is Skerne Park Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Skerne Park Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Darlington Council on 15 July 2024.
Is Skerne Park Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Skerne Park Post Office last inspected?
Skerne Park Post Office was last inspected on 15 July 2024, 23 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 Skerne Park Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Skerne Park Post Office compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Skerne Park Post Office holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Skerne Park Post Office 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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