The Waiting Room food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stockton On Tees
The Waiting Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 6 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: 9-11 Station Road, TS16 0BU
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts The Waiting Room 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 Waiting Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Waiting Room 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 Waiting Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Claires Kitchen and Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Cafe Tees @ Preston Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Bella's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Butterfield Pre-School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bengal Lancer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about The Waiting Room
What is The Waiting Room's food hygiene rating?
The Waiting Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 14 January 2026.
Is The Waiting Room 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Waiting Room last inspected?
The Waiting Room was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 6 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 Waiting Room?
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 The Waiting Room 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 Waiting Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Waiting Room 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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