Just Heat - Hartlepool Meals on Wheels food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Hartlepool
Just Heat - Hartlepool Meals on Wheels holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2025, 8 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: 1 Heather Grove, Hartlepool, TS24 8QZ
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Just Heat - Hartlepool Meals on Wheels 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% | ← Just Heat - Hartlepool Meals on Wheels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Just Heat - Hartlepool Meals on Wheels 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 Just Heat - Hartlepool Meals on Wheels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Petrol Filling Station Warren Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Anchor Hanover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Alice House Hospice Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Allen's Bakery & Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| De Bruce Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Dyke House Sports & Technology College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| 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 |
Questions about Just Heat - Hartlepool Meals on Wheels
What is Just Heat - Hartlepool Meals on Wheels's food hygiene rating?
Just Heat - Hartlepool Meals on Wheels has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Just Heat - Hartlepool Meals on Wheels 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Just Heat - Hartlepool Meals on Wheels last inspected?
Just Heat - Hartlepool Meals on Wheels was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 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 Just Heat - Hartlepool Meals on Wheels?
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 Just Heat - Hartlepool Meals on Wheels compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Just Heat - Hartlepool Meals on Wheels is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Just Heat - Hartlepool Meals on Wheels 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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