CENA food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stockton On Tees
CENA 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 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 85 High Street, TS15 9BG
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts CENA among the 1,362 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 | 1,362 | 95% | ← CENA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 131 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 Very 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 CENA 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 CENA, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagel Bros Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| La Piazza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Finzi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Borrellis Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about CENA
What is CENA's food hygiene rating?
CENA has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 23 October 2024.
Is CENA 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 CENA last inspected?
CENA was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 CENA?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does CENA compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
95% of the 1,433 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, and CENA is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects CENA 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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