Sunflower
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 4 March 2026 by Darlington.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Sunflower, from January 2022 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2022 to 5 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 5 / 5 | Very good |
What does this rating mean?
Sunflower has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good 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?
11 Bucktons Yard,Darlington,
DL3 7QL
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Sunflower. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects Sunflower?
Food hygiene at Sunflower 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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