Eastern Dragon food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
Eastern Dragon 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 22 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: 11 Church Street East, Sunderland, SR1 2BB
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Eastern Dragon 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% | ← Eastern Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Eastern Dragon 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 Eastern Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Off Licence Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Albert's Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| Bede's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Bar Justice Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Achakili Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| 21 Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Asiana Fusion Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Eastern Dragon
What is Eastern Dragon's food hygiene rating?
Eastern Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Eastern Dragon 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 Eastern Dragon last inspected?
Eastern Dragon was last inspected on 22 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 Eastern Dragon?
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 Eastern Dragon compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Eastern Dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Eastern Dragon 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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