BaBa Jons food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stockton On Tees
BaBa Jons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 January 2025, 18 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: 60 Yarm Lane, TS18 1EP
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts BaBa Jons 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% | ← BaBa Jons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 BaBa Jons 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 BaBa Jons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borges Function Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Borges Ristorante Other catering premises | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| African Harvest Limited Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Alfrando's Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Amped Up! Music Bar & Venue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Bethanie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Bisou Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Black Market Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
Questions about BaBa Jons
What is BaBa Jons's food hygiene rating?
BaBa Jons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 6 January 2025.
Is BaBa Jons 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was BaBa Jons last inspected?
BaBa Jons was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 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 BaBa Jons?
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 BaBa Jons 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 BaBa Jons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects BaBa Jons 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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