Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Mobile caterer
Latest rating available
The Merry Chef food hygiene rating
The Merry Chef
Mainsforth Terrace
Hartlepool
TS25 1NR Inspected 8 August 2025
Hartlepool
TS25 1NR Inspected 8 August 2025
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Hartlepool
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Merry Chef in Hartlepool currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 8 August 2025. The Merry Chef is registered as a Mobile caterer and is located at Mainsforth Terrace, Hartlepool, TS25 1NR.
- Business name
- The Merry Chef
- Business type
- Mobile caterer
- Local authority
- Hartlepool
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 8 August 2025
- FHRS ID
- 259701
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
8 August 2025
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Merry Chef.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 August 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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