John Wood food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redcar and Cleveland
John Wood 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
This is a fresh result: John Wood was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 27 High Street, Lingdale, TS12 3DZ
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts John Wood 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% | ← John Wood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 John Wood 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 John Wood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Mart Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Stonehouse Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Lingdale Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Moordale Court Caring Premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Creative Management at Lingdale Primary School School/college/university | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Lingdale Primary School Breakfast Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Moorsholm Cricket and Athletic Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Northcote Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about John Wood
What is John Wood's food hygiene rating?
John Wood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 27 May 2026.
Is John Wood 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 John Wood last inspected?
John Wood was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 John Wood?
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 John Wood 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 John Wood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects John Wood 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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