Fresh - The Meal Prep Co
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Fresh - The Meal Prep Co is a manufacturers/packers located at The Blue Bells, Stockton Road, Newton Bewley, Billingham, TS22 5PQ, in the Hartlepool local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Hartlepool oversees 765 registered food businesses, of which 93% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Hartlepool is 4.9 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Manufacturers/packers
- Address
- The Blue Bells, Stockton Road, Newton Bewley, Billingham
- Postcode
- TS22 5PQ
- Local Authority
- Hartlepool
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1710941
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Fresh - The Meal Prep Co?
Fresh - The Meal Prep Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Hartlepool.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a manufacturers/packers?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Fresh - The Meal Prep Co last inspected?
Fresh - The Meal Prep Co was last inspected on 2025-10-29. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Fresh - The Meal Prep Co located?
Fresh - The Meal Prep Co is located at The Blue Bells, Stockton Road, Newton Bewley, Billingham , TS22 5PQ, in the Hartlepool local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TS22 postcode area.