Flavour Box food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hartlepool
Flavour Box 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 December 2025, 6 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: Hartlepool Enterprise Centre, Brougham Terrace, Hartlepool, TS24 8EY
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Flavour Box 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% | ← Flavour Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Flavour Box 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 Flavour Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry's Kitchen Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Brougham Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Dyke House Sports & Technology College School/college/university | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Dunelm & Pausa Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Flavour Box
What is Flavour Box's food hygiene rating?
Flavour Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Flavour Box 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 Flavour Box last inspected?
Flavour Box was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 6 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 Flavour Box?
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 Flavour Box compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Flavour Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Flavour Box 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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