Famous Foods (Warehouse) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Middlesbrough
Famous Foods (Warehouse) 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
The rating dates from 12 February 2025, 17 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: Athol Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 4NF
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Famous Foods (Warehouse) 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% | ← Famous Foods (Warehouse) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Famous Foods (Warehouse) 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 Famous Foods (Warehouse), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayresome Primary School School/college/university | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Abduls Cash and Carry Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Antalya Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| AJ's Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Babylon Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Akbars Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Ayresome Park Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about Famous Foods (Warehouse)
What is Famous Foods (Warehouse)'s food hygiene rating?
Famous Foods (Warehouse) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Famous Foods (Warehouse) 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 Famous Foods (Warehouse) last inspected?
Famous Foods (Warehouse) was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 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 Famous Foods (Warehouse)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Famous Foods (Warehouse) compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Famous Foods (Warehouse) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Famous Foods (Warehouse) 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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