Penny's Pantry food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hartlepool
Penny's Pantry holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 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: 35 Chatham Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8QG
How it compares in Hartlepool
In Hartlepool, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Penny's Pantry sits behind roughly 721 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 672 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ← Penny's Pantry | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Penny's Pantry 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 Penny's Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry's Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Brougham Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Anchor Hanover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Asda Express Petrol Filling Station Warren Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Chow Kee Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Dunelm & Pausa Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Dart Foods Hartlepool Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Penny's Pantry
What is Penny's Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Penny's Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hartlepool Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Penny's Pantry safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Penny's Pantry last inspected?
Penny's Pantry was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 Penny's Pantry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penny's Pantry compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, while Penny's Pantry holds a 3. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Penny's Pantry 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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