Gateway Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Middlesbrough
Gateway Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Gateway Service Station was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Heath Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 6AT
How this rating has changed
Gateway Service Station was re-inspected on 29 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Gateway Service Station 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% | ← Gateway Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Gateway Service Station 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 Gateway Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buns & Batter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Aunt Nat's Diner. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Aunt Nat's Sweets Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| BP Londis Fleetpoint Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Breckon Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2026 |
| Blooming Toasties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Best Buy Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Gateway Service Station
What is Gateway Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Gateway Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Gateway Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gateway Service Station last inspected?
Gateway Service Station was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Middlesbrough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gateway Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gateway Service Station compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Gateway Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Gateway Service Station 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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