Dalkeith House

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-11-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Dalkeith House is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Dalkeith Close, Darlington, DL3 8DB, in the Darlington local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 November 2024, 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 food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Dalkeith Close, Darlington
Postcode
DL3 8DB
Local Authority
Darlington
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
233022

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Dalkeith House?

Dalkeith House 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Dalkeith House last inspected?

Dalkeith House was last inspected on 2024-11-20. 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 Dalkeith House located?

Dalkeith House is located at Dalkeith Close, Darlington , DL3 8DB, in the Darlington local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DL3 postcode area.