NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 12 Darlington establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

The ratings, which are based on hygiene and safety, structural compliance and confidence in management, are routinely updated.

Across the UK, every food outlet including convenience stores, restaurants, hospitals and care homes is given a hygiene rating.

In the North East, the majority of takeaways and restaurants continue to receive a minimum rating of three stars.

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We have rounded up the latest results, with the ratings having just been published by the Food Standards Agency.

Here is what each rating means. Understandably, most food outlets aspire to have a five star rating.

0 - Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 - Major Improvement Necessary

2 - Some Improvement Necessary

3 - Hygiene Standards Generally Satisfactory

4 - Hygiene Standards Good

5 - Hygiene Standards Very Good

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The following ratings have been given to five restaurants, cafes or canteens across Darlington:

Dinsdale Spa & Golf Club

Neasham Road, Brass Castle, Middleton St George

Inspected on February 10

Mrs Palmer's Pantry  

3 - 5 Bakehouse Hill, Darlington

Inspected on February 10

• The Mustard Tree

4 West End, Hurworth, Darlington

Inspected on February 10

The Waterhouse Kitchen

1 - 2 West Row, Darlington

Inspected on February 8

Picco Bar and Pizzeria

20 Bondgate, Darlington

Inspected on February 5

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Four ratings have been handed to pubs, bars or nightclubs:

St George's Bridge Centre

Alexandra House, 343 Whessoe Road, Darlington

Inspected on February 17

St Mary's Community Centre

Newton Lane, Darlington

Insected on February 17

Hurworth Community Association at Hurworth Grange Community Centre

Hurworth Road, Hurworth Place, Darlington

Inspected on February 10

Darlington Flyer

30 Skinnergate, Darlingto

Inspected on February 8

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There were also three ratings for takeaways:

Domino's Pizza

138 - 140 Northgate, North Lodge, Darlington

Inspected on February 11

Greggs

52 Northgate, Darlington

Inspected on February 8

Kebab Grill

53a Bondgate, Darlington

Inspected on February 5

To search for your takeaway, restaurant or food outlet on the Food Standards Agency website, click here.

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