The Green Bean food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sunderland
The Green Bean holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 December 2025, 7 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: The Old Police Station, The Green, Southwick, SR5 2HT
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts The Green Bean 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 Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Green Bean 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 Green Bean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2017 |
| Best One - Greens Super News Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Berry Rose Bakery Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Alexandra View Care Centre Caring Premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Artistic Flare. Crafts, Chats And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| B & S Discount Store Retailers - other | 327 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 | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2019 |
Questions about The Green Bean
What is The Green Bean's food hygiene rating?
The Green Bean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 1 December 2025.
Is The Green Bean 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Green Bean last inspected?
The Green Bean was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 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 Green Bean?
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 The Green Bean compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and The Green Bean is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The Green Bean 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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