Happy Wok food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
Happy Wok holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 July 2024, more than 2 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: 8 The Green, Southwick, Sunderland, SR5 2JE
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Happy Wok sits behind roughly 1,827 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ← Happy Wok | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Happy Wok 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 Happy Wok, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artistic Flare. Crafts, Chats And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2017 |
| Best One - Greens Super News Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Alexandra View Care Centre Caring Premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Berry Rose Bakery Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| B & S Discount Store Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Asda Petrol Station/Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2019 |
Questions about Happy Wok
What is Happy Wok's food hygiene rating?
Happy Wok has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sunderland Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Happy Wok safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Happy Wok last inspected?
Happy Wok was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 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 Happy Wok?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Happy Wok compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Happy Wok holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Happy Wok 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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