Rays Convenience Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Rays Convenience Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2023, more than 3 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: 16A Borough Road, Sunderland, SR1 1EQ
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Rays Convenience Stores 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% | ← Rays Convenience Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rays Convenience Stores 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 Rays Convenience Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achakili Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Bar Justice Pub/bar/nightclub | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Amy's Winehouse Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| 21 Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| Albert's Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
| Borough Off Licence Retailers - other | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about Rays Convenience Stores
What is Rays Convenience Stores's food hygiene rating?
Rays Convenience Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 27 February 2023.
Is Rays Convenience Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rays Convenience Stores last inspected?
Rays Convenience Stores was last inspected on 27 February 2023, more than 3 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 Rays Convenience Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rays Convenience Stores compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Rays Convenience Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Rays Convenience Stores 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Rays Convenience Stores and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Sunderland inspects and rates 2,311 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Sunderland →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.sunderland.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →