The Half Moon Inn
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Half Moon Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 130 Northgate, North Lodge, Darlington, DL1 1QS, in the Darlington local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 130 Northgate, North Lodge, Darlington
- Postcode
- DL1 1QS
- Local Authority
- Darlington
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1784456
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Half Moon Inn?
The Half Moon Inn 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 Half Moon Inn last inspected?
The Half Moon Inn was last inspected on 2025-03-05. 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 Half Moon Inn located?
The Half Moon Inn is located at 130 Northgate, North Lodge, Darlington , DL1 1QS, in the Darlington local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DL1 postcode area.