The Central, Hartlepool

The Central is a pub at Shields Terrace, Hartlepool, TS24 0BS. The Central's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hartlepool council on 15 May 2023.

Food hygiene
4 out of 5, good
Given 3 years ago
Address
Shields Terrace
Hartlepool
TS24 0BS
Council
Hartlepool
Type
Pub
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Central’s food hygiene rating

The Central's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.

We have checked The Central's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.

The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.

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Questions about The Central

What is the food hygiene rating at The Central?

The Central's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hartlepool council on 15 May 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team. A new rating is pending, usually after an appeal or a request for a re-visit.

Where is The Central?

The Central is at Shields Terrace, Hartlepool, TS24 0BS, in Hartlepool. Hartlepool council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Victoria Arms, about 810 m away.

What pubs are near The Central?

The closest pubs and bars to The Central are Victoria Arms (810 m), Jacksons Wharf (900 m) and Merry Go Round/Wacky Warehouse (1.3 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Central's hygiene rating up to date?

The Central's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.

Source: The Central on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Hartlepool council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.