Al Forno food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockton On Tees
Al Forno 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 11 March 2026, 4 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: Unit 11/12 Sandgate Park Shopping Centre, Bancroft Drive, TS17 5AA
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Al Forno 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% | ← Al Forno | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Al Forno 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 Al Forno, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| All Saints Secondary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bannatynes Health Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Barley Fields Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Beckfields Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Al Forno
What is Al Forno's food hygiene rating?
Al Forno has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Al Forno 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 Al Forno last inspected?
Al Forno was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 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 Al Forno?
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 Al Forno 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 Al Forno is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Al Forno 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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