McDonalds Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hartlepool
McDonalds Restaurant 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 21 November 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: 174c Middleton Grange Centre, Hartlepool, TS24 7RT
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts McDonalds Restaurant 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% | ← McDonalds Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 McDonalds Restaurant 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 McDonalds Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2024 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Cauldron of Colours Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
| Community Hub Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Craft Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Boxx Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about McDonalds Restaurant
What is McDonalds Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
McDonalds Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 21 November 2025.
Is McDonalds Restaurant 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 McDonalds Restaurant last inspected?
McDonalds Restaurant was last inspected on 21 November 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 McDonalds Restaurant?
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 McDonalds Restaurant compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and McDonalds Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects McDonalds Restaurant 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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