Papa Marios food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Middlesbrough
Papa Marios holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 September 2025, 10 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: 126 Trimdon Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 8SB
How it compares in Middlesbrough
In Middlesbrough, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Papa Marios sits behind roughly 949 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 868 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ← Papa Marios | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Papa Marios 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 Papa Marios, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam Whin Primary School/college/university | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Bakedbychristine Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bluebell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Action4Care Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Acklam Park Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2025 |
Questions about Papa Marios
What is Papa Marios's food hygiene rating?
Papa Marios has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Middlesbrough Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Papa Marios safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Papa Marios last inspected?
Papa Marios was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 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 Papa Marios?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papa Marios compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, while Papa Marios holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Papa Marios 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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