Viewley Hill Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Middlesbrough
Viewley Hill Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Andover Way, Middlesbrough, TS8 9HL
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Viewley Hill Academy 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% | ← Viewley Hill Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Viewley Hill Academy 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 Viewley Hill Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink at St. Gerard’s Catholic Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Cafe Happy Sapid LTD Other catering premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Action4Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Bluebell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Brookfield Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Angie's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Viewley Hill Academy
What is Viewley Hill Academy's food hygiene rating?
Viewley Hill Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Viewley Hill Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Viewley Hill Academy last inspected?
Viewley Hill Academy was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 Viewley Hill Academy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Viewley Hill Academy compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Viewley Hill Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Viewley Hill Academy 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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