The Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stockton On Tees
The Sandwich Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 June 2025, 12 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: Portrack Grange Road, TS18 2PH
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
In Stockton On Tees, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sandwich Bar sits behind roughly 1,364 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,364 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ← The Sandwich Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Sandwich Bar 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 Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| B&Q Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| B&M Home Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Barwicks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Baxter Storey/ Morrisons Stockton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Baristas Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Big Mamas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
Questions about The Sandwich Bar
What is The Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 26 June 2025.
Is The Sandwich Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sandwich Bar last inspected?
The Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 12 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 The Sandwich Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sandwich Bar 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 The Sandwich Bar holds a 4. 44 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Sandwich Bar 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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