Fork & Fairway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hartlepool
Fork & Fairway 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 16 January 2026, 5 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: Unit 2 Hartlepool Workshops, Usworth Road, Hartlepool, TS25 1PD
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Fork & Fairway among the 670 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 | 670 | 91% | ← Fork & Fairway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fork & Fairway 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 Fork & Fairway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Burger Box Mobile caterer | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Deuce Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Cambian Hartlepool School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Belle Vue Way Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Ananth's Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
Questions about Fork & Fairway
What is Fork & Fairway's food hygiene rating?
Fork & Fairway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Fork & Fairway 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 Fork & Fairway last inspected?
Fork & Fairway was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 Fork & Fairway?
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 Fork & Fairway compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 739 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Fork & Fairway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Fork & Fairway 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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