Claires Kitchen and Deli food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stockton On Tees
Claires Kitchen and Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Claires Kitchen and Deli was inspected on 3 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: 2A Lime Road, TS16 0AX
How this rating has changed
Claires Kitchen and Deli has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 3 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2026 | 5 3 | Worse |
| 3 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
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 Claires Kitchen and Deli 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% | ← Claires Kitchen and Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Claires Kitchen and Deli 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 Claires Kitchen and Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Tees @ Preston Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| All Saints Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Bestway Wholesale Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Baxter Storey c/o Caterpillar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about Claires Kitchen and Deli
What is Claires Kitchen and Deli's food hygiene rating?
Claires Kitchen and Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 3 August 2026.
Is Claires Kitchen and Deli 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Claires Kitchen and Deli last inspected?
Claires Kitchen and Deli was last inspected on 3 August 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 Claires Kitchen and Deli?
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 Claires Kitchen and Deli 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 Claires Kitchen and Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Claires Kitchen and Deli 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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