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 1,083 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Aycliffe South
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Michael's Parish Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · DL5 6PP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 2 | Heighington Church Of England Primary School School/college/university · DL5 6PH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Heighington Village Hall Association Other catering premises · DL5 6RB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Spar Heighington News Retailers - other · DL5 6PN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Victorian Sweet Cart Company Retailers - other · DL5 6AY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 Nov 2017 |
| 6 | TJs Tricycle Treats Mobile caterer · DL5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 Feb 2017 |
| 7 | 124 Recovery Company Pub/bar/nightclub · DL5 6UR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 Oct 2018 |
| 8 | A Squadron 201 Field Hospital Pub/bar/nightclub · DL5 4EW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Jan 2019 |
| 9 | The Good Bake Company Other catering premises · DL5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 10 | 3M UK PLC / Baxter Storey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · DL5 6AF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 Feb 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