Melissa's Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stockton On Tees
Melissa's 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 25 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: 21 Dovecot Street, TS18 1LH
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Melissa's Cafe 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% | ← Melissa's 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 131 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 Melissa's 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 Melissa's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnacles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Blue Post Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Black Market Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Bisou Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Bethanie's @Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Bethanie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Alfrando's Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Melissa's Cafe
What is Melissa's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Melissa's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Melissa's 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 Melissa's Cafe last inspected?
Melissa's Cafe was last inspected on 25 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 Melissa's 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 Melissa's Cafe 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 Melissa's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Melissa's 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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