The Coulby Farm food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Middlesbrough
The Coulby Farm 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 4 December 2024, 19 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: Stokesley Road, Middlesbrough, TS8 9DX
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts The Coulby Farm 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 Coulby Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Coulby Farm 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 Coulby Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnet Newham House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Cherry Hill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Batter and Spice Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Chino's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Fountains Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Angie's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about The Coulby Farm
What is The Coulby Farm's food hygiene rating?
The Coulby Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 4 December 2024.
Is The Coulby Farm 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 Coulby Farm last inspected?
The Coulby Farm was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 The Coulby Farm?
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 The Coulby Farm compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and The Coulby Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects The Coulby Farm 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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