The Studio food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hartlepool
The Studio holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 2 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Tower Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HQ
How it compares in Hartlepool
In Hartlepool, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so The Studio 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% | ← The Studio | |
| 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 The Studio 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 Studio, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bamboo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| City Supermarket / Go Local Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Brocketts Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 7ven Lounge and Terrace Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Brewery Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Club H Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2024 |
Questions about The Studio
What is The Studio's food hygiene rating?
The Studio has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hartlepool Council on 2 June 2023.
Is The Studio 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Studio last inspected?
The Studio was last inspected on 2 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Studio?
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 The Studio compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, while The Studio holds a 4. 49 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects The Studio 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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