Tipsy Turtle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockton On Tees
Tipsy Turtle 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 13 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 5 Regency West Mall, TS18 1EF
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Tipsy Turtle 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% | ← Tipsy Turtle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Tipsy Turtle 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 Tipsy Turtle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Market Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Bisou Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Blue Post Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 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 | 150 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 | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
Questions about Tipsy Turtle
What is Tipsy Turtle's food hygiene rating?
Tipsy Turtle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 13 June 2024.
Is Tipsy Turtle 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 Tipsy Turtle last inspected?
Tipsy Turtle was last inspected on 13 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Tipsy Turtle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Tipsy Turtle 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 Tipsy Turtle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Tipsy Turtle 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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