Royal Shawarma food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hartlepool
Royal Shawarma holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 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: 180 York Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9EA
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Royal Shawarma 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% | ← Royal Shawarma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Royal Shawarma 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 Royal Shawarma, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Charlotte Grange Residential Home Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Best-One Burn Valley Wines Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Community Hub Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Craft Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Royal Shawarma
What is Royal Shawarma's food hygiene rating?
Royal Shawarma has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Royal Shawarma 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Shawarma last inspected?
Royal Shawarma was last inspected on 4 February 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 Royal Shawarma?
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 Royal Shawarma compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Shawarma is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Royal Shawarma 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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