TJ's Express Shack food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockton On Tees
TJ's Express Shack 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 8 October 2024, 21 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: Thornaby Railway Station, Mandale Road, TS17 6AW
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts TJ's Express Shack among the 1,362 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 | 1,362 | 95% | ← TJ's Express Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 131 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 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 TJ's Express Shack 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 TJ's Express Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison House Thornaby Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| "Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Amped Up! Music Bar & Venue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Alfrando's Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bethanie's @Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Blue Post Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| BaBa Jons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Bisou Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Questions about TJ's Express Shack
What is TJ's Express Shack's food hygiene rating?
TJ's Express Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 8 October 2024.
Is TJ's Express Shack 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 TJ's Express Shack last inspected?
TJ's Express Shack was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 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 TJ's Express Shack?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does TJ's Express Shack compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
95% of the 1,433 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, and TJ's Express Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects TJ's Express Shack 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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