Kwacha Foods food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Stockton On Tees
Kwacha Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Kwacha Foods was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 37-39 Yarm Lane, TS18 3DT
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Kwacha Foods 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% | ← Kwacha Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kwacha Foods 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 Kwacha Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Harvest Limited Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| BaBa Jons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Borges Function Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Borges Ristorante Other catering premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| 2 Peckish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bowesfield News Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Alfrando's Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Kwacha Foods
What is Kwacha Foods's food hygiene rating?
Kwacha Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Kwacha Foods 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kwacha Foods last inspected?
Kwacha Foods was last inspected on 30 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 Kwacha Foods?
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 Kwacha Foods 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 Kwacha Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Kwacha Foods 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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