Fleet Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Middlesbrough
Fleet Stores 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 28 September 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: 48 Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough, TS3 0PL
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Fleet Stores 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% | ← Fleet Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Fleet Stores 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 Fleet Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestbuy 24/7 Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Booze 4 Us Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bright Stars School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Brownlee Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Billie Tyler Wines Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Ana Food City Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bridge Court Bungalow Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
Questions about Fleet Stores
What is Fleet Stores's food hygiene rating?
Fleet Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 28 September 2023.
Is Fleet Stores 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 Fleet Stores last inspected?
Fleet Stores was last inspected on 28 September 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 Fleet Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fleet Stores compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Fleet Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Fleet Stores 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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