The Bay food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
The Bay 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 13 December 2024, 19 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: 3 - 5 Whitburn Bents Road, Sunderland, SR6 8AD
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts The Bay 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% | ← The Bay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Bay 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 The Bay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch 22 / Scoop & Smile Takeaway/sandwich shop | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Acropolis Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Barley & Me Pub/bar/nightclub | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2021 |
| Captain Morgan Pub/bar/nightclub | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2021 |
| Bao Down Takeaway/sandwich shop | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Brack Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Barnes Institute Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2017 |
| Breakfast Club Whitburn Village Primary Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2013 |
Questions about The Bay
What is The Bay's food hygiene rating?
The Bay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 13 December 2024.
Is The Bay 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 The Bay last inspected?
The Bay was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 19 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 The Bay?
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 The Bay compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and The Bay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The Bay 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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Understanding this rating
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