Elcho's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hartlepool
Elcho's 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 23 February 2026, 4 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: 7 Murray Street, Hartlepool, TS26 8PD
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Elcho's 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% | ← Elcho's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Elcho's 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 Elcho's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Dine at Home Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Al Jizar Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Chilli 'n' Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Chow Kee Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Boxx Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| 13 Hutton Avenue Caring Premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
Questions about Elcho's
What is Elcho's's food hygiene rating?
Elcho's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Elcho's 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 Elcho's last inspected?
Elcho's was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 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 Elcho's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Elcho's compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Elcho's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Elcho's 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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