Gemba and Kibou/Bic food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockton On Tees
Gemba and Kibou/Bic 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
This is a fresh result: Gemba and Kibou/Bic was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, Belasis Avenue, TS23 1LH
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Gemba and Kibou/Bic 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% | ← Gemba and Kibou/Bic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gemba and Kibou/Bic 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 Gemba and Kibou/Bic, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCT Aspire C.I.O. Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Billingham Cricket Club Limited Other catering premises | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Billingham Synthonia Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Billingham South Primary School School/college/university | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Billingham Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Billingham Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Billingham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Billingham Synthonia Junior F.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about Gemba and Kibou/Bic
What is Gemba and Kibou/Bic's food hygiene rating?
Gemba and Kibou/Bic has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Gemba and Kibou/Bic 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 Gemba and Kibou/Bic last inspected?
Gemba and Kibou/Bic was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Gemba and Kibou/Bic?
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 Gemba and Kibou/Bic 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 Gemba and Kibou/Bic is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Gemba and Kibou/Bic 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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