The Tuck in Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stockton On Tees
The Tuck in Cafe 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 4 December 2025, 7 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: 11 Lagonda Court, TS23 4JF
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts The Tuck in Cafe 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 Tuck in Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tuck in Cafe 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 Tuck in Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwells Street Deli Ltd Mobile caterer | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Canvas Catering & Grosvenor 4 Limited Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Bewley Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Cafe Tees Civic Kitchen & Cowpen Depot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Billy Town Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Billingham Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Cafe18@bizhub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about The Tuck in Cafe
What is The Tuck in Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Tuck in Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 4 December 2025.
Is The Tuck in Cafe 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 The Tuck in Cafe last inspected?
The Tuck in Cafe was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 Tuck in Cafe?
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 Tuck in Cafe 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 Tuck in Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Tuck in Cafe 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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