The SMC Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Redcar and Cleveland
The SMC Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2025, 8 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 Margarets Grove, South Bank, TS6 6TE
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts The SMC Shop 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% | ← The SMC Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The SMC Shop 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 The SMC Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A V Kingsway Convenience Store Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Annie's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Burns Road Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Billie Tyler Wines Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bright Stars School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Albion Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about The SMC Shop
What is The SMC Shop's food hygiene rating?
The SMC Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 12 November 2025.
Is The SMC Shop 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The SMC Shop last inspected?
The SMC Shop was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 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 The SMC Shop?
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 The SMC Shop 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 The SMC Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects The SMC Shop 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The SMC Shop is one of 56 rated food businesses in South Bank. See every hygiene rating in South Bank →
Redcar and Cleveland inspects and rates 1,233 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Redcar and Cleveland →
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