The Cart House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Middlesbrough
The Cart House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2026, 2 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: Nuneaton Drive, Middlesbrough, TS8 9DA
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts The Cart House 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 Cart House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cart House 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 Cart House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Happy Sapid LTD Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Action4Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Caterlink at St. Gerard’s Catholic Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bluebell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Brookfield Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Acklam Whin Primary School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Caterlink at St. Clare’s Catholic Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about The Cart House
What is The Cart House's food hygiene rating?
The Cart House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 7 May 2026.
Is The Cart House 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cart House last inspected?
The Cart House was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 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 The Cart House?
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 The Cart House compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and The Cart House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects The Cart House 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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