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Food Hygiene Ratings in Stockton On Tees
In Stockton On Tees, 95% of 1,417 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.93/5. These figures cover 1,563 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Stockton On Tees has 1,346 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,417 rated premises (95%). 0 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.
- 5★ share
- 95%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +15.3 pp
- National rank
- 5 / 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 Stockton On Tees
Plus 75 awaiting inspection and 71 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 75 awaiting inspection and 71 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Stockton On Tees: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Stockton On Tees?
- The average food hygiene rating in Stockton On Tees is 4.93 out of 5, across 1,417 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Stockton On Tees compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 95% of rated premises in Stockton On Tees hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 15.3 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Stockton On Tees 5 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 Stockton On Tees have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 1,346 food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 95% of the 1,417 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.
- How many food businesses in Stockton On Tees have a low hygiene rating?
- 0 food businesses in Stockton On Tees 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 Stockton On Tees food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Stockton On Tees (1,563 establishments on record, 1,417 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.
Food hygiene ratings by area in Stockton On Tees
Top-rated places in Stockton On Tees
- Our Lady of the Most Holy RosarySchool/college/university · Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Primary School, Rievaulx Avenue, Billingham · TS23 2BS5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- Smouldering CouldronRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 18 Station Road, Billingham · TS23 1AQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- Jason's KitchenRetailers - other · TS195/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- Fresh Food CoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5 Harper Parade, Stockton-On-Tees · TS18 5EQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
- Masak LtdDistributors/Transporters · 67b Dukesway, Teesside Industrial Estate · TS17 9LT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
- St John The Baptist SchoolSchool/college/university · St Johns Way, Stockton-On-Tees · TS19 0FB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
- SubwayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 31-33 Wellington Square, Stockton-On-Tees · TS18 1RG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
- SubwayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 1a Collectables Retail Park, Ross Road, Stockton-On-Tees · TS18 2LX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
- Windsor Court Residential HomeCaring Premises · 44-50 Windsor Road, Stockton-On-Tees · TS18 4DZ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
- The Sourdough JarRetailers - other · TS205/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
- The Scruffy DuckPub/bar/nightclub · 3 High Street, Norton · TS20 1AH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
- Italiano's KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 15 Bishopton Lane, Stockton-On-Tees · TS18 1PS5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,563 real Food Standards Agency records for Stockton On Tees, of which 1,417 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.