Black Swan
Darlington
Bit dodgy, this one
The breakdown
Last inspected on 23 September 2026 by Darlington.
Rating over time
We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for Black Swan, from February 2022 to September 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2023 to 2 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Not rated | No numeric rating | |
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 2 / 5 | Improvement necessary |
What does this rating mean?
Black Swan in Darlington has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.
The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.
Where is it?
Black Swan Hotel,Parkgate,
Darlington,
DL1 1RX
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Black Swan. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects Black Swan?
Food hygiene at Black Swan is inspected by Darlington, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.darlington.gov.uk or [email protected].
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