Stonehouse Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redcar and Cleveland
Stonehouse Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 August 2024, 22 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: 81 High Street, Loftus, TS13 4HG
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts Stonehouse Bakery among the 1,077 places in Redcar and Cleveland holding top marks, 94% 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 | 1,077 | 94% | ← Stonehouse Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Stonehouse Bakery 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 Stonehouse Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Pizza Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Tasty House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| The Brown Box Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| White Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Micklow Taps Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| The Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Stonehouse Bakery
What is Stonehouse Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Stonehouse Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Stonehouse Bakery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stonehouse Bakery last inspected?
Stonehouse Bakery was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stonehouse Bakery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stonehouse Bakery compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,147 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and Stonehouse Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Stonehouse Bakery 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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Stonehouse Bakery is one of 38 rated food businesses in Loftus. See every hygiene rating in Loftus →
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