Darlington venues that have two star hygiene rating or lower

However, one of the other biggest factors is looking for the food hygiene ratings. 

It's not always that easy to spot a food hygiene rating at the restaurant unless you're looking for it. 

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But here at The Northern Echo, we have rounded up every food venue in Darlington that has received a two-star hygiene rating or lower from the Food Standards Agency.

So without further ado, here are all of the food places that are rated one star or lower when it comes to their most recent inspections.

Here is what we have found: 

Two stars

• China Star Takeaway, 107 Victoria Road, Darlington, DL1 5JQ, Last inspection: 8 November 2023
• Country Cuisine, 9B Brinkburn Road, Darlington, DL3 6DR, Last inspection: 15 September 2022
• Ribbon, 120 Gladstone Street, Darlington, DL3 6JZ, Last inspection: 5 October 2023
• Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway, 291 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1BA, Last inspection: 1 November 2023

One star

• Croft W.M.C, 6 Hurworth Road, Hurworth Place, Darlington, DL2 2DA, Last inspection: 25 August 2022
• Curry Express, 2 High Northgate, Darlington, DL1 1UL, Last inspection: 14 December 2023

​Zero stars

• Shawarma Time, 151 Northgate, North Lodge, Darlington, DL1 1TZ, Last inspection: 10 October 2023
• Thai Lemon, 149 Northgate, North Lodge, Darlington, DL1 1TZ, Last inspection: 14 December 2023