Sandwich Bar 20 Inch Pipe Mill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hartlepool
Sandwich Bar 20 Inch Pipe Mill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 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: Tata Steel, Brenda Road, Hartlepool, TS25 2EG
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Sandwich Bar 20 Inch Pipe Mill 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% | ← Sandwich Bar 20 Inch Pipe Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sandwich Bar 20 Inch Pipe Mill 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 Sandwich Bar 20 Inch Pipe Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ananth's Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Cambian Hartlepool School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Deuce Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Bambino's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Fens Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Fish Box on The Fens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
Questions about Sandwich Bar 20 Inch Pipe Mill
What is Sandwich Bar 20 Inch Pipe Mill's food hygiene rating?
Sandwich Bar 20 Inch Pipe Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Sandwich Bar 20 Inch Pipe Mill 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandwich Bar 20 Inch Pipe Mill last inspected?
Sandwich Bar 20 Inch Pipe Mill was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Sandwich Bar 20 Inch Pipe Mill?
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 Sandwich Bar 20 Inch Pipe Mill compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Sandwich Bar 20 Inch Pipe Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Sandwich Bar 20 Inch Pipe Mill 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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