Fire Place food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hartlepool
Fire Place holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Fire Place was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 76 West View Road, Hartlepool, TS24 0BN
How it compares in Hartlepool
A 2 is rare: only 2 of 741 rated places in Hartlepool score this low, about one in 371. By contrast 91% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 672 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Fire Place | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Fire Place the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fire Place, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Bobby's Buns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Catcote Futures Learning & Skills Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Dart Foods Hartlepool Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Crystal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Brus Bakers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Fire Place
What is Fire Place's food hygiene rating?
Fire Place has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Hartlepool Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Fire Place safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Fire Place last inspected?
Fire Place was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Fire Place?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fire Place compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, while Fire Place holds a 2. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Fire Place 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Hartlepool, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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