Alice House Hospice food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hartlepool
Alice House Hospice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 2025, 17 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: Alice House, Wells Avenue, Hartlepool, TS24 9DA
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Alice House Hospice 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% | ← Alice House Hospice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Alice House Hospice 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 Alice House Hospice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Hanover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Allen's Bakery & Convenience Store Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Dart Foods Hartlepool Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Asda Express Petrol Filling Station Warren Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| De Bruce Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Crystal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
Questions about Alice House Hospice
What is Alice House Hospice's food hygiene rating?
Alice House Hospice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Alice House Hospice 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alice House Hospice last inspected?
Alice House Hospice was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 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 Alice House Hospice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Alice House Hospice compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Alice House Hospice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Alice House Hospice 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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