Big Al's Snack Attack food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Darlington
Big Al's Snack Attack holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 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: Lay By, Allington Way, Lorry Park
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Big Al's Snack Attack sits behind roughly 755 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ← Big Al's Snack Attack | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Big Al's Snack Attack 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.
Questions about Big Al's Snack Attack
What is Big Al's Snack Attack's food hygiene rating?
Big Al's Snack Attack has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Darlington Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Big Al's Snack Attack safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big Al's Snack Attack last inspected?
Big Al's Snack Attack was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 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 Big Al's Snack Attack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big Al's Snack Attack compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Big Al's Snack Attack holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Big Al's Snack Attack 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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