Sapphires food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Middlesbrough
Sapphires holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 13 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 23 Newport Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1LE
How it compares in Middlesbrough
In Middlesbrough, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Sapphires 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% | ← Sapphires | |
| 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 Very 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 Sapphires 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 Sapphires, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Body Extreme Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Baha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Alkaline Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bar Cuda Pub/bar/nightclub | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2023 |
| Bloom Other catering premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Sapphires
What is Sapphires's food hygiene rating?
Sapphires has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 13 September 2023.
Is Sapphires 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sapphires last inspected?
Sapphires was last inspected on 13 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Sapphires?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sapphires compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, while Sapphires holds a 4. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Sapphires 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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