Turks Head
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Turks Head is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 21 - 22 Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JG, in the Darlington local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 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 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 21 - 22 Bondgate, Darlington
- Postcode
- DL3 7JG
- Local Authority
- Darlington
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1792330
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Turks Head?
Turks Head 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 Turks Head last inspected?
Turks Head was last inspected on 2025-03-04. 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 Turks Head located?
Turks Head is located at 21 - 22 Bondgate, Darlington , DL3 7JG, in the Darlington local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DL3 postcode area.