The Pantry Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hartlepool
The Pantry Express 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 14 August 2024, 22 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: Unit 2, 149 Mowbray Road, Hartlepool, TS25 2ND
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts The Pantry Express 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 Pantry Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Pantry Express 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 Pantry Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Cash Care Mini Market (Premier) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Cantonese House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Fens Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Fish Box on The Fens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Bull & Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| FoodCycle Hartlepool Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about The Pantry Express
What is The Pantry Express's food hygiene rating?
The Pantry Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 14 August 2024.
Is The Pantry Express 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 Pantry Express last inspected?
The Pantry Express was last inspected on 14 August 2024, 22 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 Pantry Express?
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 The Pantry Express compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and The Pantry Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects The Pantry Express 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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