Hardwick Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockton On Tees
Hardwick 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 6 June 2026, 3 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.
99% of rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stockton On Tees ratings →
Address: Harrowgate Lane, TS19 8TD
How this rating has changed
Hardwick Social Club was re-inspected on 6 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Hardwick Social Club among the 1,385 places in Stockton On Tees holding top marks, 96% 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 | 1,385 | 96% | ← Hardwick Social Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 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 Hardwick 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 Hardwick Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| BNS Convenience Store Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Cheeky Chimps Soft Play & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Amigo Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Butterwick Hospice Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Abbey Hill School Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Hardwick Social Club
What is Hardwick Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Hardwick Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 6 June 2026.
Is Hardwick 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 Hardwick Social Club last inspected?
Hardwick Social Club was last inspected on 6 June 2026, 3 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 Hardwick Social Club?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hardwick Social Club compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
96% of the 1,450 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, and Hardwick Social Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Hardwick 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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Hardwick Social Club is one of 521 rated food businesses in Stockton-on-Tees. See every hygiene rating in Stockton-on-Tees →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.stockton.gov.uk
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