The Dispensary food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockton On Tees
The Dispensary holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4 Regency West Mall, TS18 1EF
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts The Dispensary among the 1,364 places in Stockton On Tees holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,364 | 95% | ← The Dispensary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 134 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Dispensary none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Dispensary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Market Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Bisou Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Blue Post Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Barnacles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Bethanie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Alfrando's Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bethanie's @Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
Questions about The Dispensary
What is The Dispensary's food hygiene rating?
The Dispensary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 9 January 2025.
Is The Dispensary safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dispensary last inspected?
The Dispensary was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockton On Tees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dispensary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dispensary compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
95% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, and The Dispensary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Dispensary and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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