Ahmed Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockton On Tees
Ahmed Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 October 2025, 8 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: 6 Northcote Street, TS18 3JB
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Ahmed Foods among the 1,364 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 | 1,364 | 95% | ← Ahmed Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 134 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 Ahmed Foods 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 Ahmed Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowesfield Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Bruce Mix Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| 2 Peckish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bowesfield News Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Blytheholme Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Ahmed Foods
What is Ahmed Foods's food hygiene rating?
Ahmed Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Ahmed Foods 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ahmed Foods last inspected?
Ahmed Foods was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Ahmed Foods?
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 Ahmed Foods 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, and Ahmed Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Ahmed Foods 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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