Stack: Bao Down

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-31

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Stack: Bao Down is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 1 Exchange Square, Middlesbrough, TS1 1DW, in the Middlesbrough local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 31 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Middlesbrough oversees 1,153 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Middlesbrough is 4.7 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
1 Exchange Square, Middlesbrough
Postcode
TS1 1DW
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1782141

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Stack: Bao Down?

Stack: Bao Down has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Middlesbrough.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Stack: Bao Down last inspected?

Stack: Bao Down was last inspected on 2025-01-31. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Stack: Bao Down located?

Stack: Bao Down is located at 1 Exchange Square, Middlesbrough , TS1 1DW, in the Middlesbrough local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TS1 postcode area.