Food hygiene ratings in Houghton-le-Spring
There are 276 food businesses in Houghton-le-Spring with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Sunderland Council. A further 29 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Houghton-le-Spring
81% of rated businesses in Houghton-le-Spring hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 2 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Sunderland as a whole, 84% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Houghton-le-Spring does worse, by 3 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 199 | 81% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 13% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Houghton-le-Spring
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 July 2025 |
| Pizza Land Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 October 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Houghton-le-Spring
How many food businesses in Houghton-le-Spring have a hygiene rating?
276 food businesses in Houghton-le-Spring have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Sunderland Council. 247 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Houghton-le-Spring?
81% of rated businesses in Houghton-le-Spring hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Houghton-le-Spring?
2 food businesses in Houghton-le-Spring hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Houghton-le-Spring?
Environmental health officers at Sunderland Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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- Washington 287 places
- Southwick 15 places
Food businesses in Houghton-le-Spring
- A + S Green @ Penshaw Tearooms 5 - Very good
- A. Lo Chop Suey House 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Abi Madu Convenience Store 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Abrakadabra Grills 4 - Good
- Age UK Lunch Club In Anchor Housing Association 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Angels Deli 5 - Very good
- Apple Orchard 4 - Good
- B & M Retail Ltd 5 - Very good
- Balaggans 5 - Very good
- Bargain Booze 5 - Very good
- Bargain Booze - Select Convenience 5 - Very good
- Barnwell Academy 5 - Very good
- Barnwell Academy Breakfast And Afterschool Club 5 - Very good
- Bernard Gilpin School Servery 5 - Very good
- Best One 4 - Good
- Bethany Christian Centre 5 - Very good
- Betty's Convenience Store Awaiting inspection
- Bevan House 5 - Very good
- Binning Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- Blackberries Patisserie 5 - Very good
- Bonnie Pit Lad 5 - Very good
- Bowling Club 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Breakfast Buddies 5 - Very good
- Brewers Arms 4 - Good
- Brunch Box/Sandwich Shop 5 - Very good
- Buns \& Slices 5 - Very good
- Burn Inn 5 - Very good
- Burnside Primary School 5 - Very good
Showing 30 of 276 businesses in Houghton-le-Spring. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.