1,139 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 84.4% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Middlesbrough are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Middlesbrough currently has 1,139 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,011 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 84.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 19 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Makkah Cash and Carry | TS1 3QX | 0 | Sep 09, 2025 |
| KVV’s Andhra Kitchen (was) | TS1 2RB | 0 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Subway | TS5 6DZ | 0 | Nov 22, 2025 |
| Anisas | TS1 5ET | 1 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Authentic African Foods | TS3 6NG | 1 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Azmar Shawarma | TS1 4AG | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| B&P Convenience Store | TS1 4BB | 1 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Bobby's Afro Shop | TS1 4BY | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| Boro Bites | TS1 4AU | 1 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Charlies Mini Market | TS3 9PD | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| Coriander | TS5 6QL | 1 | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Havana Restaurant and Shisha Lounge LTD | TS5 6AE | 1 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Metro Market | TS1 4QS | 1 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Parmo House | TS3 6NN | 1 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Poppy's | TS4 2PT | 1 | Nov 07, 2025 |
There are currently 853 food businesses in Middlesbrough with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 84.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Middlesbrough depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.