Cafe M food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockton On Tees
Cafe M 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 3 July 2025, 12 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: St Mary Magdalene Church, West Street, TS15 9BU
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Cafe M 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% | ← Cafe M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cafe M 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.
Questions about Cafe M
What is Cafe M's food hygiene rating?
Cafe M has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Cafe M 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 Cafe M last inspected?
Cafe M was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 Cafe M?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cafe M 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 Cafe M is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Cafe M 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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