Go Local Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hartlepool
Go Local Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 57 King Oswy Drive, Hartlepool, TS24 9PF
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Go Local Express 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% | ← Go Local Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Go Local Express 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 Go Local Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clavering Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Barnard Grove Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Alchino's Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| De Bruce Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Allen's Bakery & Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Brus Bakers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Chino's Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Go Local Express
What is Go Local Express's food hygiene rating?
Go Local Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 11 October 2023.
Is Go Local Express 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Go Local Express last inspected?
Go Local Express was last inspected on 11 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Go Local Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Go Local Express compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Go Local Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Go Local Express 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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