Food Hygiene Ratings in Redcar and Cleveland

5★ share

93.9%

National average

79.7%

vs national average

+14.2 pp

National rank

11 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Redcar and Cleveland

Percentages are of rated premises only. 49 awaiting inspection and 40 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Redcar and Cleveland: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Redcar and Cleveland?

The average food hygiene rating in Redcar and Cleveland is 4.91 out of 5, across 1,139 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Redcar and Cleveland compare with the national average for food hygiene?

93.9% of rated premises in Redcar and Cleveland hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 14.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Redcar and Cleveland 11 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Redcar and Cleveland have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,069 food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 93.9% of the 1,139 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland have a low hygiene rating?

10 food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Redcar and Cleveland food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Redcar and Cleveland (1,228 establishments on record, 1,139 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Redcar and Cleveland

• Normanby ButchersRetailers - other · 512a Normanby Road, Normanby · TS6 9BZ
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
• Sugar Rush LoftusRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit B, 25 High Street · TS13 4HA
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
• Branch Walkway CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guisborough · TS14 8HD
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
• Priory GroupCaring Premises · 33-37 Kirkleatham Street, Redcar · TS10 1QR
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
• Collinsons Pork On Your ForkManufacturers/packers · TS13
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
• M. Miller & Daughters (Market Stall - High Street, Redcar)Mobile caterer · TS10
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
• Club 52 at Wilton Golf ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wilton Castle Lane, Wilton Village · TS10 4QY
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
• Germaina HouseCaring Premises · 4/5 St. Vincent Terrace, Redcar · TS10 1QL
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
• RSK Convenience Store and NewsRetailers - other · 14 Staithes Road, Dormanstown · TS10 5DZ
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
• Russell's Fish & ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 18 Esplanade, Redcar · TS10 3AE
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
• Cafe SlapewathRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Slapewath, Guisborough · TS14 6PX
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
• Lizzie's Cuppa'sOther catering premises · TS13
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Redcar and Cleveland

• Westgate Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 52 Westgate, Guisborough · TS14 6AY
  1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 February 2025
• UppercrustTakeaway/sandwich shop · 15 Chaloner Street, Guisborough · TS14 6QD
  1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 February 2026
• Grangetown Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 45a Birchington Avenue, Grangetown · TS6 7HX
  1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 February 2025
• Sea Side TandooriTakeaway/sandwich shop · 99-101 Lord Street, Redcar · TS10 3BW
  1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
• Julies Fruit BasketRetailers - other · 74 Thames Road, Redcar · TS10 1PP
  2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
• The Three FiddlesPub/bar/nightclub · 34 Westgate, Guisborough · TS14 6BA
  2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 January 2025
• Xpresso PizzeriaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 142 High Street, Eston · TS6 9EN
  2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 August 2025
• Raj StoresRetailers - other · 10 Staithes Road, Dormanstown · TS10 5DZ
  2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 November 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.