The Chopping Block Darlington

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Chopping Block Darlington scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 5 May 2026 by Darlington.

What does this rating mean?

The Chopping Block Darlington 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?

4 East Row,
Darlington,
DL1 5PZ

The Chopping Block Darlington Hygiene Rating - 5/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Chopping Block Darlington. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Chopping Block Darlington?

Food hygiene at The Chopping Block Darlington is inspected by Darlington, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.darlington.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Chopping Block Darlington

What is The Chopping Block Darlington’s food hygiene rating?

The Chopping Block Darlington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 5 May 2026.

When was The Chopping Block Darlington last inspected?

The Chopping Block Darlington was last inspected by Darlington on 5 May 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.