Food Safety in Aycliffe South
403 establishments rated · 90.07% with 5 stars
Aycliffe South (DL1) is home to 403 rated food establishments in the Darlington area of Darlington. An impressive 90.07% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Aycliffe South vs Darlington Average
% of establishments with given rating · Darlington average across 932 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Aycliffe South
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel's Home Cakery Other catering premises · DL1 4JP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 2 | New Club Pub/bar/nightclub · DL1 1LX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Mar 2023 |
| 3 | The Cats Den Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · DL1 1UN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13 Oct 2025 |
| 4 | East View Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · DL1 1UR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 5 | The Loft Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · DL1 1LU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Amirah Retailers - other · DL1 4AT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 7 | Echo 3 Cakes Other catering premises · DL1 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Mary's Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop · DL1 1XH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Viking Coffee Mobile caterer · DL1 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Poundland Retailers - other · DL1 2EE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Nov 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Aycliffe South
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Geneva Express DL1 4NJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 30 Mar 2026 |
Pick And Pay DL1 2EL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 5 Jun 2024 |
Pick And Pay DL1 4AQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 19 Jun 2024 |
Royal DL1 1XQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 Oct 2025 |
Ming Chef DL1 2QD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 Sept 2025 |
Parkgate News DL1 1RZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 10 Sept 2025 |
Della Mini Market DL1 1RZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 25 Mar 2026 |
B \& G Convenience Store DL1 1DZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 23 Jul 2024 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
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