Al Makkah Cash and Carry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Middlesbrough
Al Makkah Cash and Carry holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 February 2026, 4 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: 305-307 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3QX
How it compares in Middlesbrough
In Middlesbrough, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Al Makkah Cash and Carry sits behind roughly 868 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 868 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 8% | ← Al Makkah Cash and Carry | |
| 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 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 Al Makkah Cash and Carry 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 Al Makkah Cash and Carry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduls Cash and Carry Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Antalya Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Ayresome Primary School School/college/university | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| AJ's Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Akbars Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Babylon Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Ayresome Park Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Birdcage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Al Makkah Cash and Carry
What is Al Makkah Cash and Carry's food hygiene rating?
Al Makkah Cash and Carry has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Al Makkah Cash and Carry safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al Makkah Cash and Carry last inspected?
Al Makkah Cash and Carry was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 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 Al Makkah Cash and Carry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Al Makkah Cash and Carry compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, while Al Makkah Cash and Carry holds a 4. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Al Makkah Cash and Carry 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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