De Bruce Court food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hartlepool
De Bruce Court holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Jones Road, Hartlepool, TS24 9BD
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts De Bruce Court 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% | ← De Bruce Court | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 De Bruce Court 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 De Bruce Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen's Bakery & Convenience Store Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Alice House Hospice Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Anchor Hanover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Asda Express Petrol Filling Station Warren Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Crystal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Brus Bakers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Chino's Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about De Bruce Court
What is De Bruce Court's food hygiene rating?
De Bruce Court has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 25 February 2025.
Is De Bruce Court 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was De Bruce Court last inspected?
De Bruce Court was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 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 De Bruce Court?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does De Bruce Court compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and De Bruce Court is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects De Bruce Court 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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