Stockton Central Library Starbooks food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockton On Tees
Stockton Central Library Starbooks 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 6 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Stockton Central Library, The Square, TS18 1TU
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Stockton Central Library Starbooks 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% | ← Stockton Central Library Starbooks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Stockton Central Library Starbooks 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 Stockton Central Library Starbooks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Angelo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Addison's Newsagent Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Bethanie's @Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| BG Events Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Barnacles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about Stockton Central Library Starbooks
What is Stockton Central Library Starbooks's food hygiene rating?
Stockton Central Library Starbooks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 6 January 2025.
Is Stockton Central Library Starbooks 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 Stockton Central Library Starbooks last inspected?
Stockton Central Library Starbooks was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 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 Stockton Central Library Starbooks?
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 Stockton Central Library Starbooks 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 Stockton Central Library Starbooks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Stockton Central Library Starbooks 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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Stockton Central Library Starbooks is one of 522 rated food businesses in Stockton-on-Tees. See every hygiene rating in Stockton-on-Tees →
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