Gardens Care Home
Bit dodgy, this one
The breakdown
Last inspected on 7 July 2026 by Darlington.
Rating over time
We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for Gardens Care Home, from November 2021 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 1 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 1 / 5 | Major improvement necessary |
What does this rating mean?
Gardens Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 1 out of 5 means major 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?
Pondfield Close,Darlington,
DL3 8LH
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Gardens Care Home. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects Gardens Care Home?
Food hygiene at Gardens Care Home 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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