The Peppermill Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockton On Tees
The Peppermill Bistro 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 November 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: 42 Station Road, TS23 1AB
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts The Peppermill Bistro 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% | ← The Peppermill Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Peppermill Bistro 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 Peppermill Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Billingham Synthonia Junior F.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Billingham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Billingham South Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Billingham Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| BCT Aspire C.I.O. Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Billingham Cricket Club Limited Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Billingham Synthonia Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about The Peppermill Bistro
What is The Peppermill Bistro's food hygiene rating?
The Peppermill Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 6 November 2024.
Is The Peppermill Bistro 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 The Peppermill Bistro last inspected?
The Peppermill Bistro was last inspected on 6 November 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 Peppermill Bistro?
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 The Peppermill Bistro 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 The Peppermill Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Peppermill Bistro 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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