Princess Helena food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hartlepool
Princess Helena holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 April 2025, 15 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: 19 Whitby Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7AD
How it compares in Hartlepool
In Hartlepool, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Princess Helena sits behind roughly 672 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 672 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 7% | ← Princess Helena | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Princess Helena 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 Princess Helena, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brocketts Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 7ven Lounge and Terrace Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Club H Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| City Supermarket / Go Local Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Big Bamboo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Church Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Brewery Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Princess Helena
What is Princess Helena's food hygiene rating?
Princess Helena has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hartlepool Council on 8 April 2025.
Is Princess Helena safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Princess Helena last inspected?
Princess Helena was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 15 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 Princess Helena?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Princess Helena compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, while Princess Helena holds a 4. 49 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Princess Helena 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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