The Old West Quay food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hartlepool
The Old West Quay holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 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: Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool, TS24 0YG
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts The Old West Quay 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% | ← The Old West Quay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Old West Quay 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 The Old West Quay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All On Board Hartlepool Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Bar 31 Pub/bar/nightclub | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Bianco's Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Black Olive Pub/bar/nightclub | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Casa Del Mar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Dhamaka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Bar Central Pub/bar/nightclub | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Church Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about The Old West Quay
What is The Old West Quay's food hygiene rating?
The Old West Quay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 1 December 2025.
Is The Old West Quay 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old West Quay last inspected?
The Old West Quay was last inspected on 1 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 The Old West Quay?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old West Quay compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and The Old West Quay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects The Old West Quay 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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