The Hawthorns food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Redcar and Cleveland
The Hawthorns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 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: 8 High Street, Loftus, TS13 4HW
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts The Hawthorns 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% | ← The Hawthorns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hawthorns 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 Hawthorns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Lodge Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Potens Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Willow Cake Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Hope Church East Cleveland Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| 2nd Time Around (Loftus) CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Kenilworth Residential Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Micklow Taps Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Ibo’s Bunker Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about The Hawthorns
What is The Hawthorns's food hygiene rating?
The Hawthorns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 20 June 2024.
Is The Hawthorns 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hawthorns last inspected?
The Hawthorns was last inspected on 20 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Hawthorns?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hawthorns 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 The Hawthorns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects The Hawthorns 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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The Hawthorns is one of 38 rated food businesses in Loftus. See every hygiene rating in Loftus →
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