Home Bargains food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Middlesbrough
Home Bargains holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Home Bargains was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Wilson Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 1SU
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Home Bargains 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% | ← Home Bargains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Home Bargains 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 Home Bargains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Body Extreme Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Baha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Alkaline Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bar Cuda Pub/bar/nightclub | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2023 |
| Bloom Other catering premises | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Home Bargains
What is Home Bargains's food hygiene rating?
Home Bargains has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Home Bargains 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Home Bargains last inspected?
Home Bargains was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Home Bargains?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Home Bargains compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Home Bargains is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Home Bargains 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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