Darlington Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Somerset
Darlington Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: A38, Redhill, BS40 5TE
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Darlington Arms among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Darlington Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Darlington Arms 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 Darlington Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Country Honey & Meadery Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 February 2025 |
| Redhill House Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Jo's Kitchen @ Hedges Cider Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Hedgers Cider Farmers/growers | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 November 2023 |
| Alvis' Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Tom Craven Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Darlington Arms
What is Darlington Arms's food hygiene rating?
Darlington Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Darlington Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darlington Arms last inspected?
Darlington Arms was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Darlington Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Darlington Arms compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Darlington Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Darlington Arms 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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