Hetton Delight food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
Hetton Delight holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2025, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
94% of rated food businesses in Sunderland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Sunderland ratings →
Address: 25 Front Street, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9PF
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Hetton Delight among the 1,651 places in Sunderland holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,651 | 84% | ← Hetton Delight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 355 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Hetton Delight 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 Hetton Delight, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton & District WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Discount Store Unit 2 Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Kings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| C+C Grill Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Gyros Delivery 1 Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Gyros Delivery 2 Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Gyros Events Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Hetton Delight
What is Hetton Delight's food hygiene rating?
Hetton Delight has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Hetton Delight safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hetton Delight last inspected?
Hetton Delight was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 19 months 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 Hetton Delight?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hetton Delight compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,969 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Hetton Delight is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Hetton Delight 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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Hetton Delight is one of 274 rated food businesses in Houghton-le-Spring. See every hygiene rating in Houghton-le-Spring →
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