Oak Lodge Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Darlington
Oak Lodge Care Home 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: Oak Lodge Care Home was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Stockton Road, Darlington, DL1 2RY
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Oak Lodge Care Home 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% | ← Oak Lodge Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Oak Lodge Care Home 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 Oak Lodge Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee@Haughton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Bewick House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bengal Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Company Shop Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Booker Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| China Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Oak Lodge Care Home
What is Oak Lodge Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Oak Lodge Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Oak Lodge Care Home 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 Oak Lodge Care Home last inspected?
Oak Lodge Care Home was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 Oak Lodge Care Home?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oak Lodge Care Home compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Oak Lodge Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Oak Lodge Care Home 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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