The Brookfield food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Middlesbrough
The Brookfield 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 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 39a Virginia Gardens, Middlesbrough, TS5 8BX
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts The Brookfield 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 Brookfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Brookfield 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 Brookfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Convenience Store Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bluebell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Action4Care Caring Premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Bakedbychristine Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Acklam Whin Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cafe Happy Sapid LTD Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Carol's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about The Brookfield
What is The Brookfield's food hygiene rating?
The Brookfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 23 October 2024.
Is The Brookfield 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 The Brookfield last inspected?
The Brookfield was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 Brookfield?
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 The Brookfield compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and The Brookfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects The Brookfield 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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