The Plaza food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockton On Tees
The Plaza holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 9 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 20-22 Dovecot Street, TS18 1LN
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
In Stockton On Tees, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Plaza sits behind roughly 1,364 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,364 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ← The Plaza | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Plaza 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 Plaza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnacles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Blue Post Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Bethanie's @Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Black Market Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Bisou Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Bluecorn Bakery Ltd (Unit 21) Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bennetts Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about The Plaza
What is The Plaza's food hygiene rating?
The Plaza has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 9 December 2024.
Is The Plaza safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Plaza last inspected?
The Plaza was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 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 Plaza?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plaza 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, while The Plaza holds a 4. 44 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects The Plaza 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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