1,162 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 84.5% 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,162 registered food businesses for Middlesbrough. Of these, 1,035 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 84.5% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 16 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch of the Day | TS1 4JS | 0 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Chicagos Chicken | TS5 6HF | 0 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Grillisthan | TS1 4AU | 0 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Oodles | TS1 3RA | 0 | Mar 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 |
| Friends Cafe | TS1 5PJ | 1 | Jul 08, 2026 |
| Havana Restaurant | TS5 6AE | 1 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Jaye House | TS1 2LS | 1 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| KVV’s Andhra Kitchen | TS1 2RB | 1 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| mint leaf @sirkars | TS4 2HF | 1 | Mar 02, 2026 |
| Poppy's | TS4 2PT | 1 | Nov 07, 2025 |
| The Hindu Cultural Centre | TS3 6EF | 1 | Feb 26, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 875 food businesses in Middlesbrough with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 84.5% 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.