South Highnam food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hartlepool
South Highnam 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 19 August 2024, 22 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: Park Avenue, Hartlepool, TS26 0DZ
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts South Highnam 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% | ← South Highnam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 South Highnam 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 South Highnam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersyde Day Nursery Caring Premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Clifton House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Charlie's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Catcote Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Catcote Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Daisy & Bea's @ Summerhill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| 13 Hutton Avenue Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about South Highnam
What is South Highnam's food hygiene rating?
South Highnam has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 19 August 2024.
Is South Highnam 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 South Highnam last inspected?
South Highnam was last inspected on 19 August 2024, 22 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 South Highnam?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Highnam compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and South Highnam is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects South Highnam 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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