Sambuca Windmill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hartlepool
Sambuca Windmill 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 18 March 2026, 3 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: The Windmill, Dalton Piercy, TS27 3HN
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Sambuca Windmill 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% | ← Sambuca Windmill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sambuca Windmill 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 Sambuca Windmill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Perry's A19 Services Northbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Ron Perry's A19 Services Southbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Coopers of Elwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Spotted Cow Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| The McOrville Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| St Peter's Elwick Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Oak Lodge Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| A Teasdale Family Butchers Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Sambuca Windmill
What is Sambuca Windmill's food hygiene rating?
Sambuca Windmill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Sambuca Windmill 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 Sambuca Windmill last inspected?
Sambuca Windmill was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 Sambuca Windmill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sambuca Windmill compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Sambuca Windmill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Sambuca Windmill 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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