Watan Continental Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockton On Tees
Watan Continental Store 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 14 January 2025, 17 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: 26-28 Northcote Street, TS18 3JB
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Watan Continental Store 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% | ← Watan Continental Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Watan Continental Store 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 Watan Continental Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Foods Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| 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 |
Questions about Watan Continental Store
What is Watan Continental Store's food hygiene rating?
Watan Continental Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Watan Continental Store 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 Watan Continental Store last inspected?
Watan Continental Store was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 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 Watan Continental Store?
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 Watan Continental Store 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 Watan Continental Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Watan Continental Store 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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