Tomahawk Yarm / La Terraza Tapas food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stockton On Tees
Tomahawk Yarm / La Terraza Tapas holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 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: Fairfax Court, TS15 9QZ
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Tomahawk Yarm / La Terraza Tapas 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% | ← Tomahawk Yarm / La Terraza Tapas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tomahawk Yarm / La Terraza Tapas 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 Tomahawk Yarm / La Terraza Tapas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourteen Drops Market Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Atomic Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Borrellis Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Danby Fish Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Clever Clogs School/college/university | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Tomahawk Yarm / La Terraza Tapas
What is Tomahawk Yarm / La Terraza Tapas's food hygiene rating?
Tomahawk Yarm / La Terraza Tapas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Tomahawk Yarm / La Terraza Tapas 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tomahawk Yarm / La Terraza Tapas last inspected?
Tomahawk Yarm / La Terraza Tapas was last inspected on 22 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 Tomahawk Yarm / La Terraza Tapas?
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 Tomahawk Yarm / La Terraza Tapas 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 Tomahawk Yarm / La Terraza Tapas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Tomahawk Yarm / La Terraza Tapas 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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