Oodles food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Middlesbrough
Oodles holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the business requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 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: 136 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3RA
How it compares in Middlesbrough
A 0 is rare: only 3 of 1,030 rated places in Middlesbrough score this low, about one in 343. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 868 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Oodles |
A further 133 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Oodles the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Oodles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdcage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Akbars Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Body Extreme Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Baha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Antalya Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Abduls Cash and Carry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about Oodles
What is Oodles's food hygiene rating?
Oodles has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Middlesbrough Council on 21 March 2026.
Is Oodles safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The business may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Oodles last inspected?
Oodles was last inspected on 21 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 Oodles?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oodles compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, while Oodles holds a 0. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Oodles 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Middlesbrough, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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