Community Stepping Stones CIC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redcar and Cleveland
Community Stepping Stones CIC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 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: 5 Farndale Square, Dormanstown, TS10 5HE
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts Community Stepping Stones CIC among the 1,078 places in Redcar and Cleveland holding top marks, 94% 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 | 1,078 | 94% | ← Community Stepping Stones CIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Community Stepping Stones CIC 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 Community Stepping Stones CIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farndale Off Licence Retailers - other | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Dormanstown Butchers Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| All Saints Church & Hall D'town Other catering premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| All Saints Foodbank @ All Saints Church Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| Corus Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Ennis Square Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Cafe Istanbul Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Abuza Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
Questions about Community Stepping Stones CIC
What is Community Stepping Stones CIC's food hygiene rating?
Community Stepping Stones CIC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Community Stepping Stones CIC 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Community Stepping Stones CIC last inspected?
Community Stepping Stones CIC was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Community Stepping Stones CIC?
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 Community Stepping Stones CIC compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,148 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and Community Stepping Stones CIC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Community Stepping Stones CIC 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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Community Stepping Stones CIC is one of 28 rated food businesses in Dormanstown. See every hygiene rating in Dormanstown →
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