Real Life Options food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stockton On Tees
Real Life Options holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 2025, 12 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: 54 Darlington Road, TS18 5EW
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Real Life Options 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% | ← Real Life Options | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Real Life Options 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 Real Life Options, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Sapore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Boomerang Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Blytheholme Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Ahmed Foods Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bowesfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Bruce Mix Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about Real Life Options
What is Real Life Options's food hygiene rating?
Real Life Options has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 10 July 2025.
Is Real Life Options 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Real Life Options last inspected?
Real Life Options was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 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 Real Life Options?
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 Real Life Options 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 Real Life Options is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Real Life Options 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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