Whao Bao food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Stockton On Tees
Whao Bao 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
The rating dates from 27 March 2024, 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: 40 Landseer Drive, TS23 3GF
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Whao Bao 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% | ← Whao Bao | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Whao Bao 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 Whao Bao, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Trees Primary School School/college/university | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Foodies Village Deli and Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Ash Trees Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Coaching Connection Ltd T/A Velocity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Forest Friends Childcare School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Billingham Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Whao Bao
What is Whao Bao's food hygiene rating?
Whao Bao has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 27 March 2024.
Is Whao Bao 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 Whao Bao last inspected?
Whao Bao was last inspected on 27 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Whao Bao?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Whao Bao 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 Whao Bao is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Whao Bao 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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