Thomas Foodmarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Stockton On Tees
Thomas Foodmarket holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 February 2025, 17 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: 264-268 Norton Road, TS20 2BX
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Thomas Foodmarket 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% | ← Thomas Foodmarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thomas Foodmarket 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 Thomas Foodmarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agbonsoft Ltd Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Bengal Tiger Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Albany Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Bakers No 9 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Blue Corn Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Amore Pezzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Blondie Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about Thomas Foodmarket
What is Thomas Foodmarket's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Foodmarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 3 February 2025.
Is Thomas Foodmarket 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thomas Foodmarket last inspected?
Thomas Foodmarket was last inspected on 3 February 2025, 17 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 Thomas Foodmarket?
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 Thomas Foodmarket 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 Thomas Foodmarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Thomas Foodmarket 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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