Pub - Bar - Nightclub

Food Hygiene Rating for Builders Arms

Builders Arms is located in the town of Darlington.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Tue 14 Apr 2026DL3 6RQfhrs
Food hygiene rating 5 for Builders Arms
Very Good

Location

Address

18 Hopetown Lane, Darlington

DARLINGTON DL3

Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Structural Compliance

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Confidence in Management

Very Good (0)

Good record of compliance. Satisfactory documented HACCP-based Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating
5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection
14 April 2026
FHRS ID
1935579
Business type
Pub - Bar - Nightclub
Business name
Builders Arms
Address
18 Hopetown Lane, Darlington
Responsible local authority
darlington

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