Buffs Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockton On Tees
Buffs Social Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 60 Norton Road, TS18 2BX
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Buffs Social Club among the 1,362 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 | 1,362 | 95% | ← Buffs Social Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 131 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 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 Buffs Social Club 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 Buffs Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| BG Events Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Addison's Newsagent Retailers - other | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Bennetts Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Acts Of Love International Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Bethanie's @Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about Buffs Social Club
What is Buffs Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Buffs Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Buffs Social Club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buffs Social Club last inspected?
Buffs Social Club was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 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 Buffs Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Buffs Social Club compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
95% of the 1,433 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, and Buffs Social Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Buffs Social Club 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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