Penny on the Move (Penny Petroleum) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockton On Tees
Penny on the Move (Penny Petroleum) 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 16 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 70 Wolviston Road, TS22 5JF
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Penny on the Move (Penny Petroleum) 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% | ← Penny on the Move (Penny Petroleum) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Penny on the Move (Penny Petroleum) 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 Penny on the Move (Penny Petroleum), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes, Bakes and Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Billingham Catholic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Ash Trees Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Billingham and Stockton Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Billingham Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
Questions about Penny on the Move (Penny Petroleum)
What is Penny on the Move (Penny Petroleum)'s food hygiene rating?
Penny on the Move (Penny Petroleum) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 16 September 2024.
Is Penny on the Move (Penny Petroleum) 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 Penny on the Move (Penny Petroleum) last inspected?
Penny on the Move (Penny Petroleum) was last inspected on 16 September 2024, 21 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 Penny on the Move (Penny Petroleum)?
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 Penny on the Move (Penny Petroleum) 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 Penny on the Move (Penny Petroleum) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Penny on the Move (Penny Petroleum) 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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