The Munch Box food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockton On Tees
The Munch Box 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
This is a fresh result: The Munch Box was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 The Pines, Ironmasters Way, TS21 1FD
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts The Munch Box 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% | ← The Munch Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Munch Box 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 Munch Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkle and Magic Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| C & A Catering Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Hungry Horse Box & Bar Hire Mobile caterer | 357 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pizza Fellas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Stillington Post Office and Premier Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| William Cassidy Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about The Munch Box
What is The Munch Box's food hygiene rating?
The Munch Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 13 May 2026.
Is The Munch Box 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 The Munch Box last inspected?
The Munch Box was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month 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 Munch Box?
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 The Munch Box 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 The Munch Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Munch Box 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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