The Train Line (NE) Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
The Train Line (NE) Ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 1 September 2023, 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: Seaburn Metro Station, Station Road, Fulwell
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% | ← The Train Line (NE) Ltd | |
| 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 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 The Train Line (NE) Ltd 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 The Train Line (NE) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Amigo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Bede's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Albany House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| A.J.Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Bertos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Asiana Fusion Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Abingdon Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2018 |
Questions about The Train Line (NE) Ltd
What is The Train Line (NE) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Train Line (NE) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Sunderland Council on 1 September 2023.
Is The Train Line (NE) Ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 The Train Line (NE) Ltd last inspected?
The Train Line (NE) Ltd was last inspected on 1 September 2023, 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 The Train Line (NE) Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Train Line (NE) Ltd compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while The Train Line (NE) Ltd holds a 2. 20 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The Train Line (NE) Ltd 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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