Ormesby Convenience and Hardware Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Middlesbrough
Ormesby Convenience and Hardware Store 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 4 December 2025, 7 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: 4a Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough, TS3 0LW
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Ormesby Convenience and Hardware Store 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% | ← Ormesby Convenience and Hardware Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ormesby Convenience and Hardware Store 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 Ormesby Convenience and Hardware Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestbuy 24/7 Retailers - other | 163 yards 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 |
| Bridge Court Bungalow Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Bright Stars School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Brownlee Court Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Ormesby Convenience and Hardware Store
What is Ormesby Convenience and Hardware Store's food hygiene rating?
Ormesby Convenience and Hardware Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Ormesby Convenience and Hardware Store 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 Ormesby Convenience and Hardware Store last inspected?
Ormesby Convenience and Hardware Store was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 Ormesby Convenience and Hardware Store?
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 Ormesby Convenience and Hardware Store compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Ormesby Convenience and Hardware Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Ormesby Convenience and Hardware Store 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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