Jesmond Gardens School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hartlepool
Jesmond Gardens School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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: Jesmond Gardens, Hartlepool, TS24 8PJ
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Jesmond Gardens School 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% | ← Jesmond Gardens School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Jesmond Gardens School 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 Jesmond Gardens School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Petrol Filling Station Warren Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Anchor Hanover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Alice House Hospice Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Allen's Bakery & Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| De Bruce Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Dart Foods Hartlepool Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Dyke House Sports & Technology College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about Jesmond Gardens School
What is Jesmond Gardens School's food hygiene rating?
Jesmond Gardens School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Jesmond Gardens School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jesmond Gardens School last inspected?
Jesmond Gardens School was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 Jesmond Gardens School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Jesmond Gardens School compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Jesmond Gardens School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Jesmond Gardens School 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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