Thornaby Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockton On Tees
Thornaby Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 21 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 53 Thorntree Road, TS17 8LJ
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
In Stockton On Tees, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Thornaby Local 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% | ← Thornaby Local | |
| 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 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 Thornaby Local 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 Thornaby Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shawarmz Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Allensway Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Bader Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Best-One Vulcan Way Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Thornaby Local
What is Thornaby Local's food hygiene rating?
Thornaby Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 21 November 2023.
Is Thornaby Local 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thornaby Local last inspected?
Thornaby Local was last inspected on 21 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Thornaby Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Thornaby Local 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 Thornaby Local holds a 4. 44 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Thornaby Local 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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Thornaby Local is one of 141 rated food businesses in Thornaby. See every hygiene rating in Thornaby →
Stockton On Tees inspects and rates 1,569 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Stockton On Tees →
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