Make Believe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hartlepool
Make Believe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 3, Cromwell Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7LR
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Make Believe 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% | ← Make Believe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Make Believe 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 Make Believe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozzmic Cakes Other catering premises | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Bloom Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Brocketts Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Big Bamboo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Cousin's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| 7ven Lounge and Terrace Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| City Supermarket / Go Local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Make Believe
What is Make Believe's food hygiene rating?
Make Believe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Make Believe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Make Believe last inspected?
Make Believe was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 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 Make Believe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Make Believe compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Make Believe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Make Believe 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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