Food Hygiene Ratings in Stockton On Tees

1,569 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.9 out of 5. 94.9% rated "very good".

1,569
Businesses
4.9/5
Average Rating
1
Rated 0 or 1
94.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good94.9%1,364
Good3.2%46
Satisfactory1.8%26
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Retailers - other47930.5%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen24215.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop18511.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub16410.5%
Other catering premises1479.4%
School/college/university1187.5%
Caring Premises785.0%
Mobile caterer593.8%

Food hygiene ratings in Stockton On Tees 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.

The source snapshot contains 1,569 registered food businesses for Stockton On Tees. Of these, 1,437 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 94.9% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.9 out of 5. The snapshot contains 1 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Amaglobal FoodsTS18 1BS0Jun 01, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Stockton On Tees have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,364 food businesses in Stockton On Tees with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 94.9% 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 Stockton On Tees?+

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 Stockton On Tees?+

Inspection frequency in Stockton On Tees 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