Big D's Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redcar and Cleveland
Big D's Diner 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 10 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 17 Bessemer Court, Bolckow Industrial Estate, TS6 7EB
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts Big D's Diner 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% | ← Big D's Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Big D's Diner 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 Big D's Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fondant & Fudge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Crust Busters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Caterlink at St Marys Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Caterlink at St. Peter's Catholic College School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Albion Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Albo's Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Dimples South Bank Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Big D's Diner
What is Big D's Diner's food hygiene rating?
Big D's Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 10 September 2024.
Is Big D's Diner 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 Big D's Diner last inspected?
Big D's Diner was last inspected on 10 September 2024, 22 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 Big D's Diner?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big D's Diner 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 Big D's Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Big D's Diner 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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