Darlington has 708 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
95% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 88% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 53 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 22% of food businesses in Darlington.
58 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
21 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopton | 47 | 4.8/5 | 75% |
| Middleton St George | 29 | 4.9/5 | 89% |
| Hurworth-on-Tees | 18 | 4.8/5 | 94% |
There are currently 708 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Darlington, out of 641,134 rated establishments across the UK.
In Darlington, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 88% of rated businesses in Darlington hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Darlington are carried out by Darlington. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Darlington was last updated on 11 July 2026.