Donwell Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Donwell Village Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 December 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 3, Donwell Village Centre, Washington, NE37 1EE
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Donwell Village Store sits behind roughly 1,634 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ← Donwell Village Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 365 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Donwell Village Store none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Donwell Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Awan Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Cheeky Chimps Childcare Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Campus \& Co Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2020 |
| Auntie's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Castle Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Bowes Railway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
| Concord Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about Donwell Village Store
What is Donwell Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Donwell Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 1 December 2017.
Is Donwell Village Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Donwell Village Store last inspected?
Donwell Village Store was last inspected on 1 December 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Donwell Village Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Donwell Village Store compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Donwell Village Store holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Donwell Village Store and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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