Bengal Lancer food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stockton On Tees
Bengal Lancer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 20 Orchard Parade, Durham Lane, TS16 0EH
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Bengal Lancer 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% | ← Bengal Lancer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bengal Lancer 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 Bengal Lancer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Durham Lane Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Figaro's Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Butterfield Pre-School School/college/university | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Durham Lane Primary School School/college/university | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Fry Days Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
Questions about Bengal Lancer
What is Bengal Lancer's food hygiene rating?
Bengal Lancer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Bengal Lancer 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bengal Lancer last inspected?
Bengal Lancer was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 Bengal Lancer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bengal Lancer 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 Bengal Lancer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Bengal Lancer 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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