Archibald Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Middlesbrough
Archibald Primary School 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 9 March 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: Barnaby Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 4DY
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Archibald Primary School 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% | ← Archibald Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Archibald Primary School 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 Archibald Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayresome Park Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Acklam Road Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Babylon Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Baristas Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Acklam Childrens Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| AJ's Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Barney's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Ayresome Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Archibald Primary School
What is Archibald Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Archibald Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Archibald Primary School 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 Archibald Primary School last inspected?
Archibald Primary School was last inspected on 9 March 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 Archibald Primary School?
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 Archibald Primary School compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Archibald Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Archibald Primary School 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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