The Silver Cod food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockton On Tees
The Silver Cod 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
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 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: 92-94 Darlington Lane, TS20 1BW
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts The Silver Cod 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% | ← The Silver Cod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Silver Cod 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 Silver Cod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Askhayan Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Barnacles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 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 |
| Bakers No 9 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Bisons Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Cafe Lilli Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about The Silver Cod
What is The Silver Cod's food hygiene rating?
The Silver Cod has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 10 February 2026.
Is The Silver Cod 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 Silver Cod last inspected?
The Silver Cod was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 The Silver Cod?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Silver Cod 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 The Silver Cod is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Silver Cod 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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