Retro No 9 food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stockton On Tees
Retro No 9 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 11 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 Finkle Street, TS18 1AR
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
In Stockton On Tees, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Retro No 9 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% | ← Retro No 9 | |
| 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 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 Retro No 9 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 Retro No 9, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethanie's @Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Blue Post Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Barnacles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Bennetts Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| "Riverview Cafe" Stockton Borough Council Catering & Building Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Bisou Pub/bar/nightclub | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Black Market Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
Questions about Retro No 9
What is Retro No 9's food hygiene rating?
Retro No 9 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 13 August 2025.
Is Retro No 9 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Retro No 9 last inspected?
Retro No 9 was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 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 Retro No 9?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Retro No 9 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 Retro No 9 holds a 4. 44 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Retro No 9 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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