The Fairfield food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockton On Tees
The Fairfield 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 16 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Fairfield Road, TS19 7AJ
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts The Fairfield 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 Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boomerang Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Cafe Sapore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Appletree Day Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about The Fairfield
What is The Fairfield's food hygiene rating?
The Fairfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 16 May 2024.
Is The Fairfield 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 Fairfield last inspected?
The Fairfield was last inspected on 16 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Fairfield?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fairfield 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 Fairfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Fairfield 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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