Cafe Connect food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Middlesbrough
Cafe Connect holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 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: Stainsby Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AU
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Cafe Connect 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% | ← Cafe Connect | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe Connect 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 Cafe Connect, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baristas Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Archibald Primary School School/college/university | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Acklam Road Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Acklam Childrens Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Ayresome Park Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Babylon Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Ayresome Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| AJ's Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Connect
What is Cafe Connect's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Connect has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 25 September 2024.
Is Cafe Connect 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Connect last inspected?
Cafe Connect was last inspected on 25 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 Cafe Connect?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Connect compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Connect is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Cafe Connect 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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