Raby Road Convenience Store (Premier) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hartlepool
Raby Road Convenience Store (Premier) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 197 Raby Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8EH
How it compares in Hartlepool
In Hartlepool, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Raby Road Convenience Store (Premier) sits behind roughly 672 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 672 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 7% | ← Raby Road Convenience Store (Premier) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Raby Road Convenience Store (Premier) 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 Raby Road Convenience Store (Premier), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brougham Primary School School/college/university | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Berry's Kitchen Other catering premises | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Dyke House Sports & Technology College School/college/university | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Chow Kee Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Dunelm & Pausa Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Raby Road Convenience Store (Premier)
What is Raby Road Convenience Store (Premier)'s food hygiene rating?
Raby Road Convenience Store (Premier) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hartlepool Council on 2 August 2024.
Is Raby Road Convenience Store (Premier) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Raby Road Convenience Store (Premier) last inspected?
Raby Road Convenience Store (Premier) was last inspected on 2 August 2024, 23 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 Raby Road Convenience Store (Premier)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Raby Road Convenience Store (Premier) compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, while Raby Road Convenience Store (Premier) holds a 4. 49 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Raby Road Convenience Store (Premier) 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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