Catch of the Day food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Middlesbrough
Catch of the Day holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 June 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.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Middlesbrough score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Middlesbrough ratings →
Address: 98 Parliament Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 4JS
How it compares in Middlesbrough
A 0 is rare: only 3 of 1,036 rated places in Middlesbrough score this low, about one in 345. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 876 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Catch of the Day |
A further 125 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Catch of the Day the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Catch of the Day, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayresome Primary School School/college/university | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Babylon Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| AJ's Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Abduls Cash and Carry Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Antalya Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Ayresome Park Stores Retailers - other | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Akbars Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Barney's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
Questions about Catch of the Day
What is Catch of the Day's food hygiene rating?
Catch of the Day has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Middlesbrough Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Catch of the Day safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Catch of the Day last inspected?
Catch of the Day was last inspected on 29 June 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 Catch of the Day?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Catch of the Day compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
85% of the 1,036 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, while Catch of the Day holds a 0. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Catch of the Day 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Middlesbrough, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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