Food hygiene ratings in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough inspects and rates 1,163 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,030 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 133 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Middlesbrough
Standards here are high: 84% of rated businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 39 businesses, 4% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 868 | 84% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 8% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
Recently inspected in Middlesbrough
The most recent inspections published by Middlesbrough, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Billie Tyler's Convenience Store | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Crescent Road Convenience Store | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Daisy's Convenience Store | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Gateway Service Station | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| La 2 Cumetri | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Zaiqa | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Greggs | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Jack and Jill | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Mannequin Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Mima Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Weschenfelder Direct Ltd | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Middlesbrough
The lowest-rated food businesses in Middlesbrough are listed below. 3 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 13 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Karak Chai / Mr Biryani and Grill | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| Oodles | Other catering premises | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 21 March 2026 |
| Cooks Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 3 March 2026 |
| Five Pulaos By Uday | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 March 2026 |
| mint leaf @sirkars | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 March 2026 |
| The Hindu Cultural Centre | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| Coriander | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 February 2026 |
| The Royal Mandi | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 January 2026 |
| Havana Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 November 2025 |
| Poppy's | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 November 2025 |
| The Great Indian Dosa House (Home Made) | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 October 2025 |
| B&P Convenience Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 October 2025 |
| Boro Bites | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 September 2025 |
| Authentic African Foods | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 August 2025 |
| Bobby's Afro Shop | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2025 |
| Charlies Mini Market | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Middlesbrough
How many food businesses does Middlesbrough rate?
Middlesbrough publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,163 businesses, of which 1,030 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Middlesbrough?
84% of rated businesses in Middlesbrough hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Middlesbrough have a bad hygiene rating?
39 food businesses in Middlesbrough hold a rating of 2 or below, including 3 rated 0 and 13 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Middlesbrough?
Environmental health officers employed by Middlesbrough carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Middlesbrough
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- Aapna Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- Abduls Cash and Carry 5 - Very good
- Abingdon Primary School 5 - Very good
- Academy 17 5 - Very good
- Acklam Childrens Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Acklam House 5 - Very good
- Acklam Iron & Steel Works Athletic Club 5 - Very good
- Acklam Park Club 5 - Very good
- Acklam Road Hospital 5 - Very good
- Acklam Rugby Club 5 - Very good
- Acklam Shawarma 5 - Very good
- Acklam Whin Primary 5 - Very good
- Acorn Kids Club 5 - Very good
- Action4Care 5 - Very good
- Admiral 5 - Very good
- Admiral 5 - Very good
- Admiral 5 - Very good
- AJ's 5 - Very good
- Akbars Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Ali's Superstore Northeast Limited 5 - Very good
- Alkaline Kitchen 5 - Very good
- All Things Brownie 5 - Very good
- Ana Food City 5 - Very good
- Angie's Cafe 5 - Very good
- Anisas Tandoori 5 - Very good
- Antalya Shawarma 5 - Very good
- Apple Tree 5 - Very good
- Archibald Primary School 5 - Very good
- Artizan Marton 5 - Very good
- Ascot Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda Express Brambles Farm PFS 5 - Very good
- Aster Care 5 - Very good
- Aunt Nat's Diner. 5 - Very good
- Aunt Nat's Sweets 5 - Very good
- Avenue Community Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Avenue Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Avenue Primary 5 - Very good
- Ayresome Park Stores 5 - Very good
- Ayresome Primary School 5 - Very good
- B&M Retail 5 - Very good
- Babylon Mini Market 5 - Very good
- Baha 5 - Very good
- Bakedbychristine 5 - Very good
- Bakes by Holly 5 - Very good
- Balti Hut 5 - Very good
- Bar Cuda 5 - Very good
- Baristas Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- Barney's Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- Batter and Spice 5 - Very good
- Beechgrove School 5 - Very good
- Beechwood & Easterside DSC 5 - Very good
- Beechwood Convenience 5 - Very good
- Bellamy Lunch Club 5 - Very good
- Belle Vue Convenience Off Licence 5 - Very good
- Bendelow's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Berwick Hills Primary School 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-03. Browse all UK councils →