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Food Hygiene Ratings in Middlesbrough
In Middlesbrough, 84.3% of 1,029 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.71/5. These figures cover 1,150 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Middlesbrough has 867 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,029 rated premises (84.3%). 39 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 84.3%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +4.6 pp
- National rank
- 115 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Middlesbrough
Plus 76 awaiting inspection and 45 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 76 awaiting inspection and 45 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Middlesbrough: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Middlesbrough?
- The average food hygiene rating in Middlesbrough is 4.71 out of 5, across 1,029 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Middlesbrough compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 84.3% of rated premises in Middlesbrough hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Middlesbrough 115 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Middlesbrough have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 867 food businesses in Middlesbrough hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.3% of the 1,029 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Middlesbrough have a low hygiene rating?
- 39 food businesses in Middlesbrough are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Middlesbrough food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Middlesbrough (1,150 establishments on record, 1,029 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in Middlesbrough
- Mima KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Centre Square, Middlesbrough · TS1 2AZ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- Mannequin CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 51 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough · TS1 1LT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- Weschenfelder Direct LtdRetailers - other · 10 Copeland Court, Middlesbrough · TS2 1RN5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
- Monument Coffee RoastersOther catering premises · TS55/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- The Baking Room by EmilyOther catering premises · TS75/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- Teesside Kitchen ExpressRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 2H Warelands Way, Middlesbrough · TS4 2JY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Cloister CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · James Street, Middlesbrough · TS3 6LD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Jatie’s Coffee and Matcha 2.0Mobile caterer · South Bank Road, Middlesbrough · TS3 8RQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Croft PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 35 Croft Avenue, Middlesbrough · TS5 8AU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- Fast FoodsMobile caterer · TS35/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- The Burlam BearRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Burlam Road, Middlesbrough · TS5 5AF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- Best Buy FisheriesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 172 Borough Road, Middlesbrough · TS1 2EJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Middlesbrough
- OodlesOther catering premises · 136 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough · TS1 3RA0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 March 2026
- Cooks CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ladgate Lane, Middlesbrough · TS7 8AT0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
- Kebab CentreTakeaway/sandwich shop · 263 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough · TS1 4AS1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2026
- B&P Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 22-24 Princes Road, Middlesbrough · TS1 4BB1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 October 2025
- Charlies Mini MarketRetailers - other · 1 Shelton Court, Middlesbrough · TS3 9PD1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 May 2025
- Authentic African FoodsRetailers - other · 17-19 King's Road, Middlesbrough · TS3 6NG1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 August 2025
- Punjabi KitchenMobile caterer · TS81/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 January 2026
- The Hindu Cultural CentreOther catering premises · 54 Westbourne Grove, Middlesbrough · TS3 6EF1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 February 2026
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,150 real Food Standards Agency records for Middlesbrough, of which 1,029 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.