Dickens Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Middlesbrough
Dickens Inn 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 29 May 2025, 13 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: 4 Southfield Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3BZ
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Dickens Inn 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% | ← Dickens Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dickens Inn 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 Dickens Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akbars Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Boro Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Birdcage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Best Buy Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Best Buy Food Store Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Abingdon Primary School School/college/university | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Antalya Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Abduls Cash and Carry Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
Questions about Dickens Inn
What is Dickens Inn's food hygiene rating?
Dickens Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 29 May 2025.
Is Dickens Inn 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 Dickens Inn last inspected?
Dickens Inn was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 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 Dickens Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dickens Inn compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Dickens Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Dickens Inn 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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