HFC food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stockton On Tees
HFC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 March 2026, 4 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: 23 Bowesfield Lane, TS18 3ET
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts HFC among the 1,364 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 | 1,364 | 95% | ← HFC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 134 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 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 HFC 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 HFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Peckish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Ahmed Foods Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| African Harvest Limited Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| BaBa Jons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Blytheholme Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Borges Function Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about HFC
What is HFC's food hygiene rating?
HFC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 2 March 2026.
Is HFC 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was HFC last inspected?
HFC was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 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 HFC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HFC 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, and HFC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects HFC 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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