Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
Poison Lounge food hygiene rating
Poison Lounge
China One
82 High Northgate
Darlington
DL1 1UW Inspected 18 June 2026
82 High Northgate
Darlington
DL1 1UW Inspected 18 June 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Darlington
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Poison Lounge in Darlington currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 18 June 2026. Poison Lounge is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at China One, 82 High Northgate, Darlington, DL1 1UW.
- Business name
- Poison Lounge
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 18 June 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1960088
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
18 June 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for Poison Lounge.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 June 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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