The Tuns At Sadberge

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-06
Rating changed from 2 since 2024-09-06

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Tuns At Sadberge is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Tuns, Hill House Lane, Sadberge, Darlington, DL2 1RU, in the Darlington local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Darlington oversees 925 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Darlington is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 2 to 5 since 6 September 2024.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
The Tuns, Hill House Lane, Sadberge, Darlington
Postcode
DL2 1RU
Local Authority
Darlington
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1745156

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
2 2024-09-06

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Tuns At Sadberge?

The Tuns At Sadberge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Darlington.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Tuns At Sadberge last inspected?

The Tuns At Sadberge was last inspected on 2026-03-06. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Tuns At Sadberge located?

The Tuns At Sadberge is located at The Tuns, Hill House Lane, Sadberge, Darlington , DL2 1RU, in the Darlington local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DL2 postcode area.