Friends of Ropner Park Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stockton On Tees
Friends of Ropner Park Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 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: Nursery Lane, TS18 4DR
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Friends of Ropner Park Cafe 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% | ← Friends of Ropner Park Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Friends of Ropner Park Cafe 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 Friends of Ropner Park Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Blytheholme Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Bruce Mix Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Ahmed Foods Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bowesfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| African Harvest Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Friends of Ropner Park Cafe
What is Friends of Ropner Park Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Friends of Ropner Park Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Friends of Ropner Park Cafe 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Friends of Ropner Park Cafe last inspected?
Friends of Ropner Park Cafe was last inspected on 24 February 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 Friends of Ropner Park Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Friends of Ropner Park Cafe 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 Friends of Ropner Park Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Friends of Ropner Park Cafe 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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