Starting Gate food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Redcar and Cleveland
Starting Gate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 417 West Dyke Road, Redcar, TS10 4PS
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts Starting Gate 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% | ← Starting Gate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Starting Gate 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 Starting Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Coffee, Cake & Chlo Other catering premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Ann Charlton Lodge Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Discovery Den Daycare Nursery Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Creative at Green Gates Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| 25k Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about Starting Gate
What is Starting Gate's food hygiene rating?
Starting Gate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 20 February 2024.
Is Starting Gate 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Starting Gate last inspected?
Starting Gate was last inspected on 20 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Starting Gate?
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 Starting Gate 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 Starting Gate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Starting Gate 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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