Thomas the Baker food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Middlesbrough
Thomas the Baker 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 24 September 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: 428 Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 2PT
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Thomas the Baker 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% | ← Thomas the Baker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Thomas the Baker 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 Thomas the Baker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anisas Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Belle Vue Convenience Off Licence Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
| Aster Care Caring Premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Acklam Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Beechgrove School School/college/university | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Bon Appetit Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Beechwood Convenience Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
Questions about Thomas the Baker
What is Thomas the Baker's food hygiene rating?
Thomas the Baker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 24 September 2024.
Is Thomas the Baker 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 Thomas the Baker last inspected?
Thomas the Baker was last inspected on 24 September 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 Thomas the Baker?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thomas the Baker compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas the Baker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Thomas the Baker 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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