The Tea Cosy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stevenage
The Tea Cosy 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 14 April 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: 5 Market Place, Town Centre, Stevenage, SG1 1DH
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts The Tea Cosy among the 467 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 89% 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 | 467 | 89% | ← The Tea Cosy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Tea Cosy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2006 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2021 |
| City Tree Ltd Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Event Catering Other catering premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Geek Retreat Stevenage Other catering premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Bargain Grocery Outlet Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Fireaway Pizza Stevenage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Cece Cha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about The Tea Cosy
What is The Tea Cosy's food hygiene rating?
The Tea Cosy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 14 April 2025.
Is The Tea Cosy 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 Tea Cosy last inspected?
The Tea Cosy was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
How does The Tea Cosy compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and The Tea Cosy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects The Tea Cosy 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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