Food hygiene ratings in Middlesbrough
68% of the 143 rated takeaways in Middlesbrough hold a 5 food hygiene rating, out of 1,170 food businesses on the register. Most often marked down for building and cleaning. Updated from the Food Standards Agency register.
Middlesbrough takeaways
Printed 4 November 2026
- On the register
- 168
- Rated 5
- 68%
- Average rating
- 4.4
- Waiting for a first visit
- 25
How the ratings split in Middlesbrough
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
5 is very good, 0 means urgent improvement is needed.
Takeaways
68% rated 5, average 4.4
143 rated, 25 waiting for a first inspection
Restaurants and cafes
86% rated 5, average 4.7
217 rated, 25 waiting for a first inspection
Pubs and bars
94% rated 5, average 4.9
80 rated, 3 waiting for a first inspection
Mobile caterers
88% rated 5, average 4.9
41 rated, 8 waiting for a first inspection
All food businesses
85% rated 5, average 4.7
1,016 rated, 108 waiting for a first inspection
Where Middlesbrough takeaways lose points
Share of 143 rated takeaways that need to improve
- 30%Building and cleaningCleaning, layout, lighting, ventilation, hand washing
- 20%Management and recordsA written food safety system that is followed
- 11%Food handlingPreparing, cooking, cooling and storing food safely
108
New on the register
Waiting for a first inspection, 25 of them takeaways
8%
Not checked for 2+ years
Of rated takeaways. Councils can re-inspect, usually for a fee
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Food hygiene ratings in Middlesbrough: questions
What percentage of takeaways in Middlesbrough have a 5 hygiene rating?
68% of the 143 rated takeaways in Middlesbrough hold a 5, and the average rating is 4.4. The figure was worked out on 4 November 2026 from the Food Standards Agency register.
How do I find food hygiene ratings in my area in Middlesbrough?
Every food business in Middlesbrough is on the Food Standards Agency register, and its rating is listed by business name and postcode on the FSA site. This page shows how ratings split across takeaways, restaurants and cafes in Middlesbrough. If you run a food business, enter it in Analyse to compare it with the places around you.
What are the local takeaway hygiene ratings in Middlesbrough?
168 takeaways in Middlesbrough are on the register. 68% of the 143 rated ones hold a 5, the average takeaway rating is 4.4, and 25 are waiting for a first inspection.
How is a food hygiene rating decided?
An inspector from the local council scores three areas: how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the building and cleaning, and how the business manages food safety, including written records. The scores combine into a rating from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good).
How can a Middlesbrough takeaway improve its hygiene rating?
Fix the points the inspector raised, keep your food safety records up to date, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Some councils charge a fee for this. Across Middlesbrough takeaways, building and cleaning is the area most often marked down.
How often is this page updated?
The figures are worked out again every day from the Food Standards Agency register. This page was last updated on 4 November 2026.
Worked out on 4 November 2026 from the Food Standards Agency register for Middlesbrough, which includes inspections up to 28 October 2026. Contains public sector information from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.