The Dukes
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 19 March 2026 by Darlington.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Dukes, from February 2022 to March 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Not rated | No numeric rating | |
| 5 / 5 | Very good |
What does this rating mean?
The Dukes 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?
42 Duke Street,DARLINGTON,
DL3 7AJ
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Dukes. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Dukes?
Food hygiene at The Dukes 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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