The Plaice to Eat food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Redcar and Cleveland
The Plaice to Eat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2024, 23 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: 1 Farndale Square, Dormanstown, TS10 5HQ
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts The Plaice to Eat 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 Plaice to Eat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Plaice to Eat 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 Plaice to Eat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dormanstown Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Community Stepping Stones CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Farndale Off Licence Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| All Saints Church & Hall D'town Other catering premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| All Saints Foodbank @ All Saints Church Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| Corus Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Ennis Square Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Cafe Istanbul Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about The Plaice to Eat
What is The Plaice to Eat's food hygiene rating?
The Plaice to Eat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 15 July 2024.
Is The Plaice to Eat 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Plaice to Eat last inspected?
The Plaice to Eat was last inspected on 15 July 2024, 23 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 Plaice to Eat?
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 Plaice to Eat 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 Plaice to Eat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects The Plaice to Eat 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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