Hartlepool has 649 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
97% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 90% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, pub/bar/nightclub establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 102 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 24% of food businesses in Hartlepool.
63 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
17 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynyard | 17 | 5/5 | 100% |
There are currently 649 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Hartlepool, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Hartlepool, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 90% of rated businesses in Hartlepool hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Hartlepool are carried out by Hartlepool. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Hartlepool was last updated on 14 May 2026.