Lotus House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hartlepool
Lotus House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 December 2025, 6 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: 186 Raby Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8LF
How it compares in Hartlepool
In Hartlepool, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Lotus House sits behind roughly 672 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 672 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 7% | ← Lotus House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lotus House 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 Lotus House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brougham Primary School School/college/university | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Berry's Kitchen Other catering premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Dyke House Sports & Technology College School/college/university | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Dunelm & Pausa Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Chow Kee Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Lotus House
What is Lotus House's food hygiene rating?
Lotus House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hartlepool Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Lotus House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lotus House last inspected?
Lotus House was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 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 Lotus House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lotus House compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, while Lotus House holds a 4. 49 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Lotus House 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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