Lane7 Middlesbrough (WAS) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Middlesbrough
Lane7 Middlesbrough (WAS) 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 15 May 2018, more than 8 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: 73-75 Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2RU
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Lane7 Middlesbrough (WAS) 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% | ← Lane7 Middlesbrough (WAS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lane7 Middlesbrough (WAS) 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 Lane7 Middlesbrough (WAS), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bar Cuda Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2023 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Body Extreme Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Alkaline Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Birdcage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Bloom Other catering premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Lane7 Middlesbrough (WAS)
What is Lane7 Middlesbrough (WAS)'s food hygiene rating?
Lane7 Middlesbrough (WAS) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 15 May 2018.
Is Lane7 Middlesbrough (WAS) 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 Lane7 Middlesbrough (WAS) last inspected?
Lane7 Middlesbrough (WAS) was last inspected on 15 May 2018, more than 8 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 Lane7 Middlesbrough (WAS)?
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 Lane7 Middlesbrough (WAS) compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Lane7 Middlesbrough (WAS) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Lane7 Middlesbrough (WAS) 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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