Woodman Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Redcar and Cleveland
Woodman Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 October 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: 29 High Street, Normanby, TS6 0NH
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts Woodman Arms 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% | ← Woodman Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Woodman Arms 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 Woodman Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bianco's Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Bridge Court Bungalow Caring Premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Bankfields Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Astune Rise Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Appleby's Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Burns Road Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Blend coffee bar and bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Tees Valley - Barnaby House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about Woodman Arms
What is Woodman Arms's food hygiene rating?
Woodman Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 6 October 2023.
Is Woodman Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woodman Arms last inspected?
Woodman Arms was last inspected on 6 October 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 Woodman Arms?
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 Woodman Arms 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 Woodman Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Woodman Arms 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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