Food hygiene ratings in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough inspects and rates 1,161 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,036 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 125 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: 85% of rated businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top score of 5, and 93% 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 | 876 | 85% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 8% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
Recently inspected in Middlesbrough
The most recent inspections published by Middlesbrough, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDS Catered Accommodation | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Connor’s Fridge | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| The Six Medals | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| All Catered 4 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| The Fountain Pub | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| MOBI’S Burgers & Shakes | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Chicagos Chicken | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 - Good | 19 August 2026 |
| Tees Valley Hospital | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Premier VJ's Store @ Saltersgill | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
| Cooplands | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Katie Sue’s Sweet Treats | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2026 |
| My Karak Chai / Mr Biryani and Grill | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 - Good | 7 August 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 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch of the Day | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 29 June 2026 |
| Grillisthan | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| Oodles | Other catering premises | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 21 March 2026 |
| Friends Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 July 2026 |
| KVV’s Andhra Kitchen | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 June 2026 |
| Jaye House | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 June 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 1,161 businesses, of which 1,036 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Middlesbrough?
85% 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 12 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.
- 4thewkend/ Infused 2 Go 3 - Generally satisfactory
- A C Moule & Co Pharmacy Exempt
- A&E News and Convenience Store 2 - Some improvement necessary
- 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 Road Pharmacy Exempt
- 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
- Ada Anambra /Ada Igbo food Awaiting inspection
- Admiral 5 - Very good
- Admiral 5 - Very good
- Admiral 5 - Very good
- Admiral Amusements Exempt
- Admiral Amusements Exempt
- Adulis 4 - Good
- AJ's 5 - Very good
- Akbars Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Al Bakarat 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Al Baraka 4 - Good
- Al Makkah Cash and Carry 4 - 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 Catered 4 5 - Very good
- All Things Brownie 5 - Very good
- Allans Home Brew Corner Exempt
- Allied Pharmacy Ormesby Exempt
- aMAYzing Pizza 5 - Very good
- Amigos 4 - Good
- Ana Food City 5 - Very good
- Andrea’s Baking Cupboard Awaiting inspection
- Andy Landscapes Garden Centre and 4 - Good
- Angie's Cafe 5 - Very good
- Anisas 4 - Good
- Anisas Tandoori 5 - Very good
- Antalya Shawarma 5 - Very good
- Apple Tree 5 - Very good
- Archibald Primary School 5 - Very good
- Arncliffe Store 4 - Good
- Artizan Marton 5 - Very good
- Ascot Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda Express Brambles Farm PFS 5 - Very good
- Asian Grocery Store 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Aster Care 5 - Very good
- Aunt Nat's Diner. 5 - Very good
- Aunt Nat's Sweets 5 - Very good
- AVA Restaurant Awaiting inspection
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-25. Browse all UK councils →