The Arches Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hartlepool
The Arches Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 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: Unit 10 The Arches, Park Road, Hartlepool, TS24 7PW
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts The Arches Cafe 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% | ← The Arches Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Arches Cafe 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 The Arches Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Community Hub Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Craft Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2024 |
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
Questions about The Arches Cafe
What is The Arches Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Arches Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 20 January 2025.
Is The Arches Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Arches Cafe last inspected?
The Arches Cafe was last inspected on 20 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 The Arches Cafe?
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 The Arches Cafe compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and The Arches Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects The Arches Cafe 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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