The Brown Box food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redcar and Cleveland
The Brown Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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: 80 High Street, Loftus, TS13 4HG
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts The Brown Box 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% | ← The Brown Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Brown 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 Brown Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Pizza Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Stonehouse Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Tasty House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| White Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Micklow Taps Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| The Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about The Brown Box
What is The Brown Box's food hygiene rating?
The Brown Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 5 August 2025.
Is The Brown 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Brown Box last inspected?
The Brown Box was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 The Brown Box?
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 The Brown Box 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 The Brown Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects The Brown 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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The Brown Box is one of 38 rated food businesses in Loftus. See every hygiene rating in Loftus →
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