The Mockingbird Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockton On Tees
The Mockingbird Deli 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: 18 High Street, TS15 9AE
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts The Mockingbird Deli among the 1,364 places in Stockton On Tees holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,364 | 95% | ← The Mockingbird Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 134 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 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 Mockingbird Deli 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 Mockingbird Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourteen Drops Market Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Atomic Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Borrellis Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Danby Fish Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Clever Clogs School/college/university | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about The Mockingbird Deli
What is The Mockingbird Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Mockingbird Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 3 February 2026.
Is The Mockingbird Deli 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 The Mockingbird Deli last inspected?
The Mockingbird Deli was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockton On Tees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mockingbird Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Mockingbird Deli compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
95% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, and The Mockingbird Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Mockingbird Deli 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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