Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockton On Tees
Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2024, 19 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: John Whitehead Park, TS23 2DD
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park 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% | ← Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park 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 Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe In The Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Cook's Forum Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Billingham and Stockton Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park
What is Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park's food hygiene rating?
Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park last inspected?
Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park 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 Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park 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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