Rinty's Kitchen (Acc Catering Ltd) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockton On Tees
Rinty's Kitchen (Acc Catering Ltd) holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 August 2025, 11 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: Acklam Road, TS17 7JS
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
In Stockton On Tees, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Rinty's Kitchen (Acc Catering Ltd) sits behind roughly 1,408 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,364 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ← Rinty's Kitchen (Acc Catering Ltd) | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 134 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Rinty's Kitchen (Acc Catering Ltd) 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 Rinty's Kitchen (Acc Catering Ltd), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Big Shawarmz Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Allison House Thornaby Limited Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Allensway Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
Questions about Rinty's Kitchen (Acc Catering Ltd)
What is Rinty's Kitchen (Acc Catering Ltd)'s food hygiene rating?
Rinty's Kitchen (Acc Catering Ltd) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 6 August 2025.
Is Rinty's Kitchen (Acc Catering Ltd) safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Rinty's Kitchen (Acc Catering Ltd) last inspected?
Rinty's Kitchen (Acc Catering Ltd) was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 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 Rinty's Kitchen (Acc Catering Ltd)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rinty's Kitchen (Acc Catering Ltd) compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
95% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, while Rinty's Kitchen (Acc Catering Ltd) holds a 3. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Rinty's Kitchen (Acc Catering Ltd) 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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