The Spence Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockton On Tees
The Spence Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Spence Cafe was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Preston Hall Museum, Yarm Road, TS18 3RH
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts The Spence Cafe among the 1,364 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 | 1,364 | 95% | ← The Spence 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 134 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 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 Spence 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 The Spence Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Tees @ Preston Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| All Saints Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Baxter Storey c/o Caterpillar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Bestway Wholesale Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Buddys Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about The Spence Cafe
What is The Spence Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Spence Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 28 May 2026.
Is The Spence 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spence Cafe last inspected?
The Spence Cafe was last inspected on 28 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 Spence 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spence Cafe 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, and The Spence Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Spence 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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