Richard Court Community Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Darlington
Richard Court Community Kitchen 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 14 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Richard Court, Darlington, DL1 2JW
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Richard Court Community Kitchen 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% | ← Richard Court Community Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Richard Court Community Kitchen 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 Richard Court Community Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Road Post Office Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Clare's Cakery Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Builders Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Albert Hill Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| China Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Burger Boss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Arvelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Richard Court Community Kitchen
What is Richard Court Community Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Richard Court Community Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 14 December 2023.
Is Richard Court Community Kitchen 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 Richard Court Community Kitchen last inspected?
Richard Court Community Kitchen was last inspected on 14 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Richard Court Community Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Richard Court Community Kitchen compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Richard Court Community Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Richard Court Community Kitchen 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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