Chilli 'n' Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hartlepool
Chilli 'n' Spice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 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: 27 Murray Street, Hartlepool, TS26 8PF
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Chilli 'n' Spice 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% | ← Chilli 'n' Spice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chilli 'n' Spice 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 Chilli 'n' Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Dine at Home Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Chow Kee Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Al Jizar Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Boxx Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
| 13 Hutton Avenue Caring Premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Community Hub Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about Chilli 'n' Spice
What is Chilli 'n' Spice's food hygiene rating?
Chilli 'n' Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Chilli 'n' Spice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chilli 'n' Spice last inspected?
Chilli 'n' Spice was last inspected on 16 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 Chilli 'n' Spice?
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 Chilli 'n' Spice compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Chilli 'n' Spice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Chilli 'n' Spice 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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