Headland Super Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hartlepool
Headland Super Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 10 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: 120 Northgate, Hartlepool, TS24 0EJ
How it compares in Hartlepool
In Hartlepool, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Headland Super Store sits behind roughly 719 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 670 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ← Headland Super Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Headland Super Store 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 Headland Super Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby's Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Bar Central Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Bar 31 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Bianco's Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Black Olive Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Casa Del Mar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Dhamaka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Crescent Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Headland Super Store
What is Headland Super Store's food hygiene rating?
Headland Super Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hartlepool Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Headland Super Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Headland Super Store last inspected?
Headland Super Store was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 Headland Super Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Headland Super Store compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 739 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, while Headland Super Store holds a 3. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Headland Super Store 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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