Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stockton On Tees
Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria 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
This is a fresh result: Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria was inspected on 4 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
99% of rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stockton On Tees ratings →
Address: 32 Bowesfield Lane, TS18 3ER
How this rating has changed
Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 4 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria among the 1,385 places in Stockton On Tees holding top marks, 96% 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 | 1,385 | 96% | ← Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria 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 Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Peckish Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Azadis Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Ahmed Foods Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| African Harvest Limited Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Blytheholme Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| BaBa Jons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
Questions about Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria
What is Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria's food hygiene rating?
Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 4 August 2026.
Is Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria 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 Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria last inspected?
Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria was last inspected on 4 August 2026, a month 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 Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria?
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 Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
96% of the 1,450 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, and Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Azad Tandoori & Pizzaria 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.stockton.gov.uk
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