The Northern School of Art food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hartlepool
The Northern School of Art holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 Church Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7DS
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts The Northern School of Art among the 672 places in Hartlepool holding top marks, 91% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 672 | 91% | ← The Northern School of Art | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 30 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Northern School of Art none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Northern School of Art, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Club H Pub/bar/nightclub | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| 7ven Lounge and Terrace Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Brocketts Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| City Supermarket / Go Local Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Big Bamboo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Brewery Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| All On Board Hartlepool Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about The Northern School of Art
What is The Northern School of Art's food hygiene rating?
The Northern School of Art has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 6 November 2024.
Is The Northern School of Art safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Northern School of Art last inspected?
The Northern School of Art was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hartlepool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Northern School of Art?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Northern School of Art compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and The Northern School of Art is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects The Northern School of Art and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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