The Scruffy Duck food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockton On Tees
The Scruffy Duck 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
This is a fresh result: The Scruffy Duck was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 High Street, TS20 1AH
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts The Scruffy Duck 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% | ← The Scruffy Duck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Scruffy Duck 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 Scruffy Duck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers No 9 Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Blue Corn Bakery Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Amore Pezzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Blondie Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bisons Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Anchor Millbeck Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Blackwells Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Albany Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
Questions about The Scruffy Duck
What is The Scruffy Duck's food hygiene rating?
The Scruffy Duck has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 14 May 2026.
Is The Scruffy Duck 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 The Scruffy Duck last inspected?
The Scruffy Duck was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 Scruffy Duck?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Scruffy Duck 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 The Scruffy Duck is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Scruffy Duck 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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