The Heart Cafe CIC food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Middlesbrough
The Heart Cafe CIC 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 22 August 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: Park Road South, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LB
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts The Heart Cafe CIC 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 Heart Cafe CIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Heart Cafe CIC 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 Heart Cafe CIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam Park Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2025 |
| Acorn Kids Club Other catering premises | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Acklam Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Balti Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Ascot Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bakedbychristine Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Avenue Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Aapna Services Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about The Heart Cafe CIC
What is The Heart Cafe CIC's food hygiene rating?
The Heart Cafe CIC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 22 August 2025.
Is The Heart Cafe CIC 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 Heart Cafe CIC last inspected?
The Heart Cafe CIC was last inspected on 22 August 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 The Heart Cafe CIC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Heart Cafe CIC compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and The Heart Cafe CIC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects The Heart Cafe CIC 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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