Food Safety in Aycliffe South
191 establishments rated · 86.39% with 5 stars
Aycliffe South (DL5) is home to 191 rated food establishments in the Darlington area of Darlington. An impressive 86.39% 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 | Thornbeck College School/college/university · DL5 6UN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 May 2024 |
| 2 | Middridge Village Hall Other catering premises · DL5 7JN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 May 2019 |
| 3 | Bethany House Christian Care Home Caring Premises · DL5 4UD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 4 | The Phoenix Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub · DL5 4LG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 Sept 2019 |
| 5 | Candles Club Caring Premises · DL5 6PH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 | TJs Tricycle Treats Mobile caterer · DL5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 Feb 2017 |
| 7 | Greenfield Academy School/college/university · DL5 7LF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Bethany Centre Other catering premises · DL5 4UD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 29 Oct 2018 |
| 9 | Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · DL5 4DH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop · DL5 5DH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 Jul 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Aycliffe South
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Ebac Limited DL5 6SQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 Jan 2026 |
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.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO