The Cask and Barrell food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockton On Tees
The Cask and Barrell holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 9 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: 135-137 High Street, TS15 9AY
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts The Cask and Barrell 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 Cask and Barrell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Cask and Barrell 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 Cask and Barrell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters Barbers And Beverages Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Ketton Ox Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Cafe Nossa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Finzi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| La Piazza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| CENA Other catering premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about The Cask and Barrell
What is The Cask and Barrell's food hygiene rating?
The Cask and Barrell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 18 September 2025.
Is The Cask and Barrell 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cask and Barrell last inspected?
The Cask and Barrell was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Cask and Barrell?
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 The Cask and Barrell 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 Cask and Barrell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Cask and Barrell 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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