The Burlam Bear food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Middlesbrough
The Burlam Bear holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Burlam Bear was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Burlam Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5AF
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts The Burlam Bear 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% | ← The Burlam Bear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Burlam Bear 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 The Burlam Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barney's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Balti Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Ascot Nursing Home Caring Premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Avenue Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Ali's Superstore Northeast Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Ayresome Park Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Acklam Road Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Acklam Childrens Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about The Burlam Bear
What is The Burlam Bear's food hygiene rating?
The Burlam Bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 1 June 2026.
Is The Burlam Bear 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Burlam Bear last inspected?
The Burlam Bear was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 The Burlam Bear?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Burlam Bear compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and The Burlam Bear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects The Burlam Bear 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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