Lek's Thai Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockton On Tees
Lek's Thai Cafe 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 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Town House, 2 Skinner Street, TS18 1DY
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Lek's Thai Cafe 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% | ← Lek's Thai Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lek's Thai Cafe 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 Lek's Thai Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethanie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Black Market Pub/bar/nightclub | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Barnacles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Bisou Pub/bar/nightclub | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Blue Post Pub/bar/nightclub | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Alfrando's Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| BaBa Jons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
Questions about Lek's Thai Cafe
What is Lek's Thai Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Lek's Thai Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Lek's Thai Cafe 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 Lek's Thai Cafe last inspected?
Lek's Thai Cafe was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Lek's Thai Cafe?
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 Lek's Thai Cafe 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 Lek's Thai Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Lek's Thai Cafe 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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