The Tees Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redcar and Cleveland
The Tees Cafe 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 4 March 2026, 4 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: Sotherby Road, South Bank, TS6 6LP
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts The Tees Cafe 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 Tees Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tees 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 Tees Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Annie's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Cafe 8 Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Billie Tyler's Convenience Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Big Baps Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Billie Tyler Wines Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Brambles Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about The Tees Cafe
What is The Tees Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Tees Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 4 March 2026.
Is The Tees 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tees Cafe last inspected?
The Tees Cafe was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 The Tees Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Tees Cafe 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 Tees Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects The Tees 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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