The Stables at The Vale Bed and Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Stockton On Tees
The Stables at The Vale Bed and Breakfast holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 March 2026, 3 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: The Vale, Low Lane, TS15 9JT
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts The Stables at The Vale Bed and Breakfast 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 Stables at The Vale Bed and Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Stables at The Vale Bed and Breakfast 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 Stables at The Vale Bed and Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Yarm Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Beckfields Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Didos Italian Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Chadwicks Inn Maltby Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Greek Gyros Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Barley Fields Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about The Stables at The Vale Bed and Breakfast
What is The Stables at The Vale Bed and Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
The Stables at The Vale Bed and Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 30 March 2026.
Is The Stables at The Vale Bed and Breakfast 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Stables at The Vale Bed and Breakfast last inspected?
The Stables at The Vale Bed and Breakfast was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 Stables at The Vale Bed and Breakfast?
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 Stables at The Vale Bed and Breakfast 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 Stables at The Vale Bed and Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Stables at The Vale Bed and Breakfast 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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