Students Union Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Middlesbrough
Students Union Shop 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
The rating dates from 11 October 2024, 21 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: Southfield Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3BA
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Students Union Shop 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% | ← Students Union Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Students Union Shop 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 Students Union Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boro Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Birdcage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Akbars Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Best Buy Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Best Buy Food Store Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Abingdon Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Body Extreme Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Baha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Students Union Shop
What is Students Union Shop's food hygiene rating?
Students Union Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 11 October 2024.
Is Students Union Shop 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 Students Union Shop last inspected?
Students Union Shop was last inspected on 11 October 2024, 21 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 Students Union Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Students Union Shop compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Students Union Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Students Union Shop 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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