The Pizza Guys food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hartlepool
The Pizza Guys 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 2 July 2025, 12 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: 29-31 Park Road, Hartlepool, TS24 7PW
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts The Pizza Guys 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 Pizza Guys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Pizza Guys 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 Pizza Guys, 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 Pizza Guys
What is The Pizza Guys's food hygiene rating?
The Pizza Guys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 2 July 2025.
Is The Pizza Guys 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 The Pizza Guys last inspected?
The Pizza Guys was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 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 Pizza Guys?
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 The Pizza Guys compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and The Pizza Guys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects The Pizza Guys 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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