Al Baraka food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Middlesbrough
Al Baraka holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 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: 86 Parliament Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 4JS
How it compares in Middlesbrough
In Middlesbrough, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Al Baraka sits behind roughly 868 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 868 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 8% | ← Al Baraka | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Al Baraka 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 Al Baraka, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayresome Primary School School/college/university | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Babylon Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| AJ's Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Abduls Cash and Carry Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Antalya Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Ayresome Park Stores Retailers - other | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Akbars Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Barney's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
Questions about Al Baraka
What is Al Baraka's food hygiene rating?
Al Baraka has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 16 September 2024.
Is Al Baraka safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al Baraka last inspected?
Al Baraka was last inspected on 16 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 Al Baraka?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al Baraka compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, while Al Baraka holds a 4. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Al Baraka 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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