Dart Foods Hartlepool food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hartlepool
Dart Foods Hartlepool 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
The rating dates from 16 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: Villiers Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7PA
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Dart Foods Hartlepool 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% | ← Dart Foods Hartlepool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dart Foods Hartlepool 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 Dart Foods Hartlepool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Alice House Hospice Caring Premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bobby's Buns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Anchor Hanover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Catcote Futures Learning & Skills Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Crystal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
Questions about Dart Foods Hartlepool
What is Dart Foods Hartlepool's food hygiene rating?
Dart Foods Hartlepool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Dart Foods Hartlepool 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 Dart Foods Hartlepool last inspected?
Dart Foods Hartlepool was last inspected on 16 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 Dart Foods Hartlepool?
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 Dart Foods Hartlepool compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Dart Foods Hartlepool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Dart Foods Hartlepool 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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