Food hygiene ratings in Darlington
Our data holds 915 food businesses in Darlington, rated between 2018-03-02 and 2026-08-21. 82% (750) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 15 (1.6%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Darlington 34th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Darlington
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 750 | 82% |
| 4 (good) | 48 | 5.2% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 21 | 2.3% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 8 | 0.9% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 6 | 0.7% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 41 | 4.5% |
| Exempt | 40 | 4.4% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 191 | 64.4% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 | 86.7% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 | 73.4% |
| Other catering premises | 117 | 88.9% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 | 92.9% |
| Caring Premises | 66 | 92.4% |
| School/college/university | 50 | 92% |
| Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 29 | 96.6% |
Food businesses rated per month in Darlington
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Darlington
The 15 most recent of 15. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens Care Home | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-07 | Caring Premises | DL3 8LH |
| Wok Inn Express | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-25 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | DL3 0GA |
| The Quays | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-13 | Pub/bar/nightclub | DL1 1NU |
| Geneva Express | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-30 | Retailers - other | DL1 4NJ |
| The Parmesan House | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-17 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | DL3 9UH |
| The Tap On Bondgate | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2025-11-12 | Pub/bar/nightclub | DL3 7JY |
| Ribbon | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-10-16 | Retailers - other | DL3 6JZ |
| Royal | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-10-14 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | DL1 1XQ |
| Ming Chef | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-09-26 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | DL1 2QD |
| Little Fat Buddha | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-09-25 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | DL3 9EP |
| Parkgate News | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-09-10 | Retailers - other | DL1 1RZ |
| East West Foods | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-03-28 | Retailers - other | DL3 6LE |
| Croft W.M.C. | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-01-17 | Retailers - other | DL2 2DA |
| B \& G Convenience Store | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2024-07-23 | Retailers - other | DL1 1DZ |
| Pick And Pay | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2024-06-19 | Retailers - other | DL1 4AQ |
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Questions about Darlington
How many food businesses in Darlington are rated 5 (very good)?
750 of 915 food businesses in Darlington (82%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-21.
Which food businesses in Darlington are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
15 food businesses in Darlington are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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