Food hygiene ratings in Sunderland
Sunderland inspects and rates 2,324 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,969 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 355 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Sunderland
Standards here are high: 84% of rated businesses in Sunderland hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 41 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,652 | 84% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
Towns in Sunderland
Food hygiene ratings for each town Sunderland inspects.
- Washington 289 places
- Houghton-le-Spring 274 places
Recently inspected in Sunderland
The most recent inspections published by Sunderland, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Alexis's | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Washington Day Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Cherry Blossom North East Limited | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
| Front Strete Coffee House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2026 |
| The Lunch Basket | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2026 |
| Yard Nine | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Sunderland, Ryhope Village | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Delaware North Companies (UK) Limited - Stadium Of Light | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
| Herd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
| The Croft | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
| Washington Grange | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Sunderland
The lowest-rated food businesses in Sunderland are listed below. 2 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 21 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dali | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 8 April 2026 |
| China City | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 12 December 2025 |
| Massbe Farm Food Limited | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 July 2026 |
| Hylton Food Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 July 2026 |
| ACCANE Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
| Miso House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 May 2026 |
| King's Chicken | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 May 2026 |
| Harveys | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 April 2026 |
| China Wok | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 March 2026 |
| Rinos Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 March 2026 |
| Black Chilli | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 February 2026 |
| Empire | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 February 2026 |
| Philly Shack | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 January 2026 |
| New Hong Kong | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 December 2025 |
| Heron Foods | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 October 2025 |
| Ryhope Creams N Shakes | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 October 2025 |
| Hutchinsons Wholesale Fruit And Veg | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 September 2025 |
| Bobabru | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 September 2025 |
| The Dip Shop | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 31 July 2025 |
| The Plaice Of Cod | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Sunderland
How many food businesses does Sunderland rate?
Sunderland publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,324 businesses, of which 1,969 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Sunderland?
84% of rated businesses in Sunderland hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Sunderland have a bad hygiene rating?
41 food businesses in Sunderland hold a rating of 2 or below, including 2 rated 0 and 21 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Sunderland?
Environmental health officers employed by Sunderland carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Sunderland
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 1 Fenwick Close 4 - Good
- 2 Fenwick Close 5 - Very good
- 21 Social 5 - Very good
- 3 Fenwick Close 5 - Very good
- 7EVEN 4 - Good
- A + S Green @ Penshaw Tearooms 5 - Very good
- A L & V Davidson 5 - Very good
- A Little Indulgence 4 - Good
- A M F Bowling 5 - Very good
- A's Cuisine 5 - Very good
- A. Lo Chop Suey House 3 - Generally satisfactory
- A.J.Newsagents 5 - Very good
- Abbey Guest House 5 - Very good
- Abchops 5 - Very good
- Abi Madu Convenience Store 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Ability Trade & Diy 5 - Very good
- Abingdon Guest House 5 - Very good
- Abrakadabra Grills 4 - Good
- Absolute Fruitcake 5 - Very good
- Abula Spot And Bar 4 - Good
- Academy 360 5 - Very good
- ACCANE Cafe 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Achakili Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Acropolis Street Food 5 - Very good
- Adda Sunderland 5 - Very good
- Admiral 5 - Very good
- Admiral 5 - Very good
- Admiral 5 - Very good
- Adult Day Services 5 - Very good
- Afford D Place Ltd / AccuRate Fries \& Bakes Awaiting inspection
- African Kitchen & Lounge 5 - Very good
- Afrikana Hub Ltd 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Afrikana Hub Ltd Awaiting inspection
- Afro-Naija Supermart 5 - Very good
- After School Club, Benedict Biscop Church Of England Academy 5 - Very good
- Age UK 5 - Very good
- Age UK Lunch Club In Anchor Housing Association 5 - Very good
- AK Cakes Awaiting inspection
- Al Forno Express Awaiting inspection
- Albany Discount Stores 5 - Very good
- Albany House 5 - Very good
- Albert's Place 5 - Very good
- Albion Bar And Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Foodstores Ltd. 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Alexandra 5 - Very good
- Alexandra View Care Centre 5 - Very good
- Alexis's 5 - Very good
- Alice's Shop 5 - Very good
- Alishaan By The Sea 4 - Good
- Aliza's 5 - Very good
- Alpha Catering 4 - Good
- Alpha Nutrition 5 - Very good
- ALS 4 - Good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-21. Browse all UK councils →