Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Latest rating available
Rydal Care Home food hygiene rating
Rydal Care Home
Rydal Road
Darlington
DL1 4BH Inspected 12 August 2026
Darlington
DL1 4BH Inspected 12 August 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
Rydal Care Home in Darlington currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 12 August 2026. Rydal Care Home is registered as a Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises and is located at Rydal Road, Darlington, DL1 4BH.
- Business name
- Rydal Care Home
- Business type
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 12 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 232810
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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
12 August 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
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
Rydal Care Home has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 4 February 2025 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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