The Duke of Cleveland food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hartlepool
The Duke of Cleveland holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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: 2 Church Walk, Hartlepool, TS24 0ND
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts The Duke of Cleveland among the 670 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 | 670 | 91% | ← The Duke of Cleveland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Duke of Cleveland 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 Duke of Cleveland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Care Home Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bobby's Booze Retailers - other | 378 yards 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 |
Questions about The Duke of Cleveland
What is The Duke of Cleveland's food hygiene rating?
The Duke of Cleveland has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 19 March 2026.
Is The Duke of Cleveland 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Duke of Cleveland last inspected?
The Duke of Cleveland was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Duke of Cleveland?
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 The Duke of Cleveland compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 739 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and The Duke of Cleveland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects The Duke of Cleveland 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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