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Davidsons of Darras Hall

Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 11 September 2025.

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Quick facts

  • Davidsons of Darras Hall scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 11 September 2025.
  • Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
  • Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in Northumberland.
  • Inspected by Northumberland Environmental Health.
Address
11 Broadway, Darras Hall, Ponteland, NE20 9PW

Local authority: Northumberland · council website ↗

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What this means

Major improvement necessary.

Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.

Classified as a sit-down food business. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.

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Common questions

What people ask about Davidsons of Darras Hall.

What is Davidsons of Darras Hall's FSA hygiene rating?

Davidsons of Darras Hall scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 11 September 2025. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.

When was Davidsons of Darras Hall last inspected?

The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Davidsons of Darras Hall was on 11 September 2025, 8 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.

Is Davidsons of Darras Hall required to display its hygiene rating?

No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.

Is it safe to eat at Davidsons of Darras Hall?

Davidsons of Darras Hall's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.

How does Davidsons of Darras Hall compare to other venues in Northumberland?

Davidsons of Darras Hall's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Northumberland on the dedicated Northumberland aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.

Primary sources

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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.

Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 11 September 2025. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.

Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.