The Brunton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Middlesbrough
The Brunton Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Gypsy Lane, Middlesbrough, TS7 0AQ
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts The Brunton Arms 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% | ← The Brunton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Brunton Arms 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 The Brunton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Primary School/college/university | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Caterlink at St. Bernadettes RC Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Artizan Marton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Cakes Bakes & Shakes Marton / Indulge Desserts & Coffee Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Chandlers Ridge Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Captain Cook Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bacio Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about The Brunton Arms
What is The Brunton Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Brunton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 22 August 2023.
Is The Brunton Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Brunton Arms last inspected?
The Brunton Arms was last inspected on 22 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Brunton Arms?
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 The Brunton Arms compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and The Brunton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects The Brunton Arms 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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