Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockton On Tees
Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club was inspected on 10 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: Cowpen Lane, TS23 4JE
How this rating has changed
Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club was re-inspected on 10 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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 Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club 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% | ← Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club 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 Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Town Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Cafe Tees Civic Kitchen & Cowpen Depot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Billingham Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Billingham Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Billingham Trade Union Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Allington House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Billingham Family Hub Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club
What is Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club's food hygiene rating?
Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 10 August 2026.
Is Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club last inspected?
Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club was last inspected on 10 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club 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 Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club 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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