Smith's Butchers Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Middlesbrough
Smith's Butchers Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: 263a Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 7BP
How it compares in Middlesbrough
In Middlesbrough, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Smith's Butchers Ltd sits behind roughly 868 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 868 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 8% | ← Smith's Butchers Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Smith's Butchers Ltd 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 Smith's Butchers Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam Park Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2025 |
| Bakedbychristine Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Acklam Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Acorn Kids Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Acklam Whin Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Balti Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Ascot Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Smith's Butchers Ltd
What is Smith's Butchers Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Smith's Butchers Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Smith's Butchers Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smith's Butchers Ltd last inspected?
Smith's Butchers Ltd was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 Smith's Butchers Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smith's Butchers Ltd compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, while Smith's Butchers Ltd holds a 4. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Smith's Butchers Ltd 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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