Ryhope Fisheries food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
Ryhope Fisheries holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 Saint Pauls Terrace, Sunderland, SR2 0HF
How it compares in Sunderland
A 2 is rare: only 20 of 1,946 rated places in Sunderland score this low, about one in 97. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ← Ryhope Fisheries | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Ryhope Fisheries the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ryhope Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athelstan Court Caring Premises | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Bede House Care Home Caring Premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Bread Basket Manufacturers/packers | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| Albion Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| B & M Homestore Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2021 |
| Ability Trade & Diy Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2018 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
Questions about Ryhope Fisheries
What is Ryhope Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
Ryhope Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Sunderland Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Ryhope Fisheries safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ryhope Fisheries last inspected?
Ryhope Fisheries was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Ryhope Fisheries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ryhope Fisheries compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Ryhope Fisheries holds a 2. 20 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Ryhope Fisheries 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Sunderland, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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