Ventress Hall food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Darlington
Ventress Hall 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
The rating dates from 12 December 2025, 6 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: 22 - 28 Trinity Road, Darlington, DL3 7AZ
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Ventress Hall 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% | ← Ventress Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ventress Hall 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 Ventress Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balmoral Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Aramark@Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form School/college/university | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Clervaux Life Caring Premises | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Cafe Sol Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Angels Cut Pub/bar/nightclub | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Best Afro Foods Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Andy's Candy Bar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Ventress Hall
What is Ventress Hall's food hygiene rating?
Ventress Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 12 December 2025.
Is Ventress Hall 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 Ventress Hall last inspected?
Ventress Hall was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 6 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 Ventress Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ventress Hall compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Ventress Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Ventress Hall 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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