Rossmere Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hartlepool
Rossmere Academy 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 2024, 21 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: Catcote Road, Hartlepool, TS25 3JL
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Rossmere Academy 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% | ← Rossmere Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rossmere Academy 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 Rossmere Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deen's Bakery Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Bambino's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Brierton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Eskdale Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Fish Box on The Fens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Cash Care Mini Market (Premier) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about Rossmere Academy
What is Rossmere Academy's food hygiene rating?
Rossmere Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Rossmere Academy 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 Rossmere Academy last inspected?
Rossmere Academy was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 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 Rossmere Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rossmere Academy compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Rossmere Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Rossmere Academy 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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