Hit The Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Middlesbrough
Hit The Bar 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 8 December 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: 1 Bridge Street East, Middlesbrough, TS2 1NW
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Hit The Bar 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% | ← Hit The Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hit The Bar 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 Hit The Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boho X Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Bloom Other catering premises | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Blooming Toasties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Alkaline Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bar Cuda Pub/bar/nightclub | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2023 |
| Baha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Hit The Bar
What is Hit The Bar's food hygiene rating?
Hit The Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 8 December 2023.
Is Hit The Bar 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 Hit The Bar last inspected?
Hit The Bar was last inspected on 8 December 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 Hit The Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hit The Bar compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Hit The Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Hit The Bar 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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