Eastern Bamboo Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Darlington
Eastern Bamboo Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 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: 194 Northgate, Darlington, DL1 1QU
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Eastern Bamboo Restaurant 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% | ← Eastern Bamboo Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Eastern Bamboo Restaurant 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 Eastern Bamboo Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Kids Little Kids Childcare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| B\&S Market Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Best Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Arvelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Burger Boss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Best Kebab 1 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
Questions about Eastern Bamboo Restaurant
What is Eastern Bamboo Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Eastern Bamboo Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Eastern Bamboo Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eastern Bamboo Restaurant last inspected?
Eastern Bamboo Restaurant was last inspected on 5 February 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 Eastern Bamboo Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Eastern Bamboo Restaurant compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Eastern Bamboo Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Eastern Bamboo Restaurant 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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