Tickety Boo food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Tickety Boo 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 27 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 High Street, Sedgefield, TS21 2AU
How it compares in Durham
That puts Tickety Boo among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Tickety Boo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 Tickety Boo 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 Tickety Boo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Durham Ltd trading as The Black Lion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2025 |
| Number Four Teashop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 January 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Mess Charcuterie and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Back of Beyond Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Julia & Sofias Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Hardwick Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Sedgefield Convenience Store Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Tickety Boo
What is Tickety Boo's food hygiene rating?
Tickety Boo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 27 November 2018.
Is Tickety Boo 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 Tickety Boo last inspected?
Tickety Boo was last inspected on 27 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tickety Boo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Tickety Boo compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Tickety Boo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Tickety Boo 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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