Food Hygiene Ratings in Redcar and Cleveland

1,215 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.9 out of 5. 93.6% rated "very good".

1,215
Businesses
4.9/5
Average Rating
5
Rated 0 or 1
93.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good93.6%1,064
Good4.7%54
Satisfactory0.9%10
Improvement Needed0.4%4
Major Improvement0.4%5
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Retailers - other26521.8%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen23219.1%
Takeaway/sandwich shop16813.8%
Other catering premises14211.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub14011.5%
Caring Premises796.5%
School/college/university584.8%
Mobile caterer554.5%

Food hygiene ratings in Redcar and Cleveland are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Redcar and Cleveland currently has 1,215 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,137 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 93.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.9 out of 5. There are currently 5 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Charlies Bargain CentreTS13 4QJ1Feb 15, 2024
Grangetown Convenience StoreTS6 7HX1Feb 28, 2025
London PizzeriaTS12 2DD1Jan 12, 2026
SaigonTS6 0DF1Dec 08, 2025
Westgate Fish BarTS14 6AY1Feb 28, 2025
Eco CafeTS10 3AG2Mar 28, 2025
Raj StoresTS10 5DZ2Nov 25, 2025
The Three FiddlesTS14 6BA2Jan 21, 2025
Xpresso PizzeriaTS6 9EN2Aug 07, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Redcar and Cleveland have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,064 food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 93.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Redcar and Cleveland?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Redcar and Cleveland?+

Inspection frequency in Redcar and Cleveland depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies