Flames Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Middlesbrough
Flames Pizzeria holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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: 17b Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough, TS8 9JH
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Flames Pizzeria 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% | ← Flames Pizzeria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Flames Pizzeria 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 Flames Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Happy Sapid LTD Other catering premises | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Caterlink at St. Gerard’s Catholic Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Action4Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Bluebell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Brookfield Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Angie's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Flames Pizzeria
What is Flames Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
Flames Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Flames Pizzeria 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flames Pizzeria last inspected?
Flames Pizzeria was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Flames Pizzeria?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flames Pizzeria compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Flames Pizzeria is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Flames Pizzeria 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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