Hartlepool Services food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hartlepool
Hartlepool Services holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 16 May 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 234 Stockton Road, Hartlepool, TS25 5DE
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Hartlepool Services 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% | ← Hartlepool Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hartlepool Services 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 Hartlepool Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deuce Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Burger Box Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Ananth's Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Cambian Hartlepool School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Brierton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Hartlepool Services
What is Hartlepool Services's food hygiene rating?
Hartlepool Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 16 May 2024.
Is Hartlepool Services 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hartlepool Services last inspected?
Hartlepool Services was last inspected on 16 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Hartlepool Services?
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 Hartlepool Services compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 739 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Hartlepool Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Hartlepool Services 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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