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Food Hygiene Ratings in Hartlepool
In Hartlepool, 91% of 735 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.88/5. These figures cover 770 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Hartlepool has 669 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 735 rated premises (91%). 1 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 91%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +11.3 pp
- National rank
- 26 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Hartlepool
Plus 11 awaiting inspection and 24 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 11 awaiting inspection and 24 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Hartlepool: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Hartlepool?
- The average food hygiene rating in Hartlepool is 4.88 out of 5, across 735 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Hartlepool compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 91% of rated premises in Hartlepool hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 11.3 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Hartlepool 26 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Hartlepool have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 669 food businesses in Hartlepool hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 91% of the 735 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Hartlepool have a low hygiene rating?
- 1 food businesses in Hartlepool are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Hartlepool food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Hartlepool (770 establishments on record, 735 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in Hartlepool
- I & G CakesOther catering premises · TS255/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- IdolsPub/bar/nightclub · 35 Church Street, Hartlepool · TS24 7DG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- The MowbrayPub/bar/nightclub · Unit 3, 149 Mowbray Road, Hartlepool · TS25 2ND5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- CostaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vision Retail Park, Harbour Walk, Hartlepool · TS24 0YA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Kosmic KingdomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 4 Highpoint Park, Marina Way, Hartlepool · TS24 0RN5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- PoundlandRetailers - other · 185 Middleton Grange Centre, Hartlepool · TS24 7RR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- St John Vianney Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · King Oswy Drive, Hartlepool · TS24 9PA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- 7ven Lounge and TerracePub/bar/nightclub · 7 Scarborough Street, Hartlepool · TS24 7DA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Jacksons ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · Tower Street, Hartlepool · TS24 7HH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
- Seaton TandooriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 31 The Front, Hartlepool · TS25 1BS5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
- The Brush & Bite Catering Co.Other catering premises · TS255/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- Seaton Carew Social ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 36 Station Lane, Hartlepool · TS25 1BG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Hartlepool
- Osborne's Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 3 Osborne Road, Hartlepool · TS26 9EW2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 June 2024
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 770 real Food Standards Agency records for Hartlepool, of which 735 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.