Central Park 3 food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Sunderland
Central Park 3 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2026, 2 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Sunderland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Sunderland ratings →
Address: Gillside, Durham Road, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 8NF
How this rating has changed
Central Park 3 was re-inspected on 2 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Central Park 3 among the 1,651 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 | 1,651 | 84% | ← Central Park 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 355 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 Central Park 3 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 Central Park 3, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Christian Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Burn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Hetton Road Stores (Premier) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Bevan House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2022 |
| Houghton Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Houghton Kepier Sports College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Bernard Gilpin School Servery School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Glendale Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Central Park 3
What is Central Park 3's food hygiene rating?
Central Park 3 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Central Park 3 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Park 3 last inspected?
Central Park 3 was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 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 Central Park 3?
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 Central Park 3 compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,969 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Central Park 3 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Central Park 3 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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Central Park 3 is one of 274 rated food businesses in Houghton-le-Spring. See every hygiene rating in Houghton-le-Spring →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.sunderland.gov.uk
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