The Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockton On Tees
The Ship Inn 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 15 October 2024, 20 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: Church Lane, TS21 1EP
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts The Ship Inn 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% | ← The Ship Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Ship Inn 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 Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Store & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| BooWiz Catering Van Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Longlast Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Longfield Service Station Kiosk Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Bishopton Equestrian Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Springwood Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Bishopton And Redmarshall CE Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Hardwick Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
Questions about The Ship Inn
What is The Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 15 October 2024.
Is The Ship Inn 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 The Ship Inn last inspected?
The Ship Inn was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 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 Ship Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ship Inn 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 The Ship Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Ship Inn 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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