Dhamaka food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hartlepool
Dhamaka 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 15 October 2024, 20 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: 19 Navigation Point, Middleton Road, Hartlepool, TS24 0UG
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Dhamaka 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% | ← Dhamaka | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dhamaka 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 Dhamaka, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 31 Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Bianco's Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Black Olive Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Casa Del Mar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Bar Central Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| All On Board Hartlepool Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Church Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Dhamaka
What is Dhamaka's food hygiene rating?
Dhamaka has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Dhamaka 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 Dhamaka last inspected?
Dhamaka was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 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 Dhamaka?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dhamaka compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Dhamaka is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Dhamaka 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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