The Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockton On Tees
The Village 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 23 February 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: 14 Leven Road, TS20 1BQ
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts The Village Store 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% | ← The Village Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Village 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 Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore Pezzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Blondie Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bakers No 9 Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Blue Corn Bakery Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bisons Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Anchor Millbeck Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Blackwells Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Albany Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
Questions about The Village Store
What is The Village Store's food hygiene rating?
The Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 23 February 2026.
Is The Village 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 Village Store last inspected?
The Village Store was last inspected on 23 February 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 The Village Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Village Store 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 The Village Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Village 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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