Retro Sweet Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Darlington
Retro Sweet Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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: 36 Priestgate, Darlington, DL1 1NG
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Retro Sweet Shop 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% | ← Retro Sweet Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Retro Sweet Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe W Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bubble \& Cone Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Boot And Shoe Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Banqo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Bodega Delizia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bronuts Bakes \& Beyond Other catering premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Blair And Sons Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bright Post House Store Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Retro Sweet Shop
What is Retro Sweet Shop's food hygiene rating?
Retro Sweet Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Retro Sweet Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Retro Sweet Shop last inspected?
Retro Sweet Shop was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
How does Retro Sweet Shop compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Retro Sweet Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Retro Sweet Shop 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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