Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at King's Hotel, 10 - 12 Priestgate, DARLINGTON, DL1 1NW, in the Darlington local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 April 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 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — 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 hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. 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
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Address
- King's Hotel, 10 - 12 Priestgate, DARLINGTON
- Postcode
- DL1 1NW
- Local Authority
- Darlington
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 452264
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?
Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel 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 hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
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 Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel last inspected?
Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel was last inspected on 2024-04-11. 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 Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel located?
Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel is located at King's Hotel, 10 - 12 Priestgate, DARLINGTON , DL1 1NW, in the Darlington local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DL1 postcode area.