Hoptimist food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockton On Tees
Hoptimist 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
The rating dates from 18 June 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: 34 Yarm Lane, TS18 1ES
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Hoptimist 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% | ← Hoptimist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hoptimist 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 Hoptimist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amped Up! Music Bar & Venue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Borges Function Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Borges Ristorante Other catering premises | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Alfrando's Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| BaBa Jons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Bisou Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Black Market Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| African Harvest Limited Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Hoptimist
What is Hoptimist's food hygiene rating?
Hoptimist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Hoptimist 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 Hoptimist last inspected?
Hoptimist was last inspected on 18 June 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 Hoptimist?
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 Hoptimist 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 Hoptimist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Hoptimist 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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