Teal Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockton On Tees
Teal Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 June 2025, 13 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: Lowfields Avenue, TS17 0RJ
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Teal Arms among the 1,362 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 | 1,362 | 95% | ← Teal Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 131 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 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 Teal Arms 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 Teal Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfields Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Al Forno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bannatynes Health Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| All Saints Secondary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Barley Fields Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Best-One Vulcan Way Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bader Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Caterplus Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Teal Arms
What is Teal Arms's food hygiene rating?
Teal Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 9 June 2025.
Is Teal Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Teal Arms last inspected?
Teal Arms was last inspected on 9 June 2025, 13 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 Teal Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Teal Arms compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
95% of the 1,433 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, and Teal Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Teal Arms 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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