The Hindu Cultural Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Middlesbrough
The Hindu Cultural Centre holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the business and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 26 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: 54 Westbourne Grove, Middlesbrough, TS3 6EF
How it compares in Middlesbrough
A 1 is rare: only 13 of 1,030 rated places in Middlesbrough score this low, about one in 79. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 868 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ← The Hindu Cultural Centre | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Hindu Cultural Centre the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Hindu Cultural Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buns & Batter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Breckon Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Aunt Nat's Diner. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Aunt Nat's Sweets Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| BP Londis Fleetpoint Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Bellamy Lunch Club Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Abingdon Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Berwick Hills Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about The Hindu Cultural Centre
What is The Hindu Cultural Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Hindu Cultural Centre has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Middlesbrough Council on 26 February 2026.
Is The Hindu Cultural Centre safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Hindu Cultural Centre last inspected?
The Hindu Cultural Centre was last inspected on 26 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 The Hindu Cultural Centre?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hindu Cultural Centre compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, while The Hindu Cultural Centre holds a 1. 13 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects The Hindu Cultural Centre 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Middlesbrough, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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