The Avenue General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redcar and Cleveland
The Avenue General Store 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 4 August 2023, more than 2 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: 25 The Avenue, Teesville, TS6 0DE
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts The Avenue General Store among the 1,077 places in Redcar and Cleveland holding top marks, 94% 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 | 1,077 | 94% | ← The Avenue General Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 The Avenue General Store 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 Avenue General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A V Kingsway Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Burns Road Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Caterlink at St Margaret Clitherow's RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bianco's Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Annie's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Bridge Court Bungalow Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Caterlink at St. Peter's Catholic College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about The Avenue General Store
What is The Avenue General Store's food hygiene rating?
The Avenue General Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 4 August 2023.
Is The Avenue General Store 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 The Avenue General Store last inspected?
The Avenue General Store was last inspected on 4 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Avenue General Store?
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 The Avenue General Store compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,147 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and The Avenue General Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects The Avenue General Store 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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