Ling Yan food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Middlesbrough
Ling Yan holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2025, 14 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: 118 Trimdon Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 8SB
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Ling Yan among the 868 places in Middlesbrough holding top marks, 84% 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 | 868 | 84% | ← Ling Yan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 133 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 Ling Yan 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 Ling Yan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam Whin Primary School/college/university | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Bakedbychristine Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bluebell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Action4Care Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Acklam Park Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2025 |
Questions about Ling Yan
What is Ling Yan's food hygiene rating?
Ling Yan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Ling Yan 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ling Yan last inspected?
Ling Yan was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Middlesbrough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ling Yan?
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 Ling Yan compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Ling Yan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Ling Yan 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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