Hope4All Foodbank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Hope4All Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 June 2021, more than 5 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: St. Thomas' Church, Petersfield Road, Pennywell, SR4 9BD
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Hope4All Foodbank 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% | ← Hope4All Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Hope4All Foodbank 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 Hope4All Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Academy 360 School/college/university | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Broadway Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Grindon Broadway Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Hope4All Foodbank
What is Hope4All Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Hope4All Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 28 June 2021.
Is Hope4All Foodbank 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hope4All Foodbank last inspected?
Hope4All Foodbank was last inspected on 28 June 2021, more than 5 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 Hope4All Foodbank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hope4All Foodbank compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Hope4All Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Hope4All Foodbank 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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