Cafe W food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Darlington
Cafe W 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 5 November 2025, 10 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Darlington score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Darlington ratings →
Address: 1 - 3 Cornmill Centre, Darlington, DL1 1LS
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Cafe W among the 742 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 | 742 | 90% | ← Cafe W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 96 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 Cafe W 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 Cafe W, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot And Shoe Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Banqo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
| Babul's Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Bodega Delizia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bronuts Bakes \& Beyond Other catering premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Blair And Sons Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Cafe W
What is Cafe W's food hygiene rating?
Cafe W has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Cafe W 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 Cafe W last inspected?
Cafe W was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 10 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 Cafe W?
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 Cafe W compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 823 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe W is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Cafe W 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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