Lovely Takeaway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sunderland
Lovely Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 October 2024, 20 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.
Address: Lovely Hot Meal Takeaway, 12 Dickens Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 5AZ
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Lovely Takeaway among the 1,634 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 | 1,634 | 84% | ← Lovely Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Lovely Takeaway 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 Lovely Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2019 |
| Dicksons Pork Shops Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Houghton Kepier Sports College School/college/university | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Food Weighhouse Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2018 |
| Dairy Lane Care Centre Caring Premises | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Lovely Takeaway
What is Lovely Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Lovely Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Lovely Takeaway 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lovely Takeaway last inspected?
Lovely Takeaway was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 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 Lovely Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Lovely Takeaway compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Lovely Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Lovely Takeaway 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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