Country Harvest food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Darlington
Country Harvest holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 13 November 2025, 7 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: 1 Salisbury Place, Middleton St. George, Darlington, DL2 1LB
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Country Harvest 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% | ← Country Harvest | |
| 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 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 Country Harvest 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 Country Harvest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magik Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| St Georges CE Academy Catering School/college/university | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Lols Mobile Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Leila's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Pamelas Ice Cream Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Golden Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Hill News Londis Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Middleton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Country Harvest
What is Country Harvest's food hygiene rating?
Country Harvest has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Darlington Council on 13 November 2025.
Is Country Harvest safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Country Harvest last inspected?
Country Harvest was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 7 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 Country Harvest?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Country Harvest compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Country Harvest holds a 3. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Country Harvest 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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Country Harvest is one of 31 rated food businesses in Middleton St. George. See every hygiene rating in Middleton St. George →
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