"Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockton On Tees
"Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services 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 28 August 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: Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, TS17 6BJ
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts "Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services 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% | ← "Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 "Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services 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 "Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethanie's @Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Blue Post Pub/bar/nightclub | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Bennetts Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Bisou Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Barnacles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Black Market Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Amped Up! Music Bar & Venue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Alfrando's Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about "Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services
What is "Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services's food hygiene rating?
"Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 28 August 2024.
Is "Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services 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 "Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services last inspected?
"Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services was last inspected on 28 August 2024, 22 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 "Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does "Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services 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 "Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects "Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services 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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