The Play Factory food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stockton On Tees
The Play Factory holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 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: 38a Dukesway, TS17 9LT
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts The Play Factory 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% | ← The Play Factory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Play Factory 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 Play Factory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfields Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Best-One Vulcan Way Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Chadwicks Inn Maltby Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Christ The King RC School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Asda Express Yarm Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about The Play Factory
What is The Play Factory's food hygiene rating?
The Play Factory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 24 March 2026.
Is The Play Factory 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Play Factory last inspected?
The Play Factory was last inspected on 24 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 Play Factory?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Play Factory 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 The Play Factory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Play Factory 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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