Bellevue Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hartlepool
Bellevue Booze holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 15 December 2025, 7 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: 16 Sydenham Road, Hartlepool, TS25 1QB
How it compares in Hartlepool
In Hartlepool, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Bellevue Booze sits behind roughly 670 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 670 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 7% | ← Bellevue Booze | |
| 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 Bellevue Booze 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 Bellevue Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Way Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cousin's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| 11 O'Clock Shop (Lifestyle Express) Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Amore Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Bits & Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Cornwall Street Convenience Store (Premier) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Best-One Burn Valley Wines Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Bellevue Booze
What is Bellevue Booze's food hygiene rating?
Bellevue Booze has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hartlepool Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Bellevue Booze 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bellevue Booze last inspected?
Bellevue Booze was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 7 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 Bellevue Booze?
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 Bellevue Booze compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 739 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, while Bellevue Booze holds a 4. 49 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Bellevue Booze 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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