Gordon Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Gordon Newsagent holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 November 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: 41 Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR4 7AF
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Gordon Newsagent sits behind roughly 1,634 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ← Gordon Newsagent | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Gordon Newsagent 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 Gordon Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adda Sunderland Other catering premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Ashlea Lodge Res. Care Home Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bianco Italian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Afro-Naija Supermart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Avenues Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Babaji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Gordon Newsagent
What is Gordon Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Gordon Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 23 November 2025.
Is Gordon Newsagent safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gordon Newsagent last inspected?
Gordon Newsagent was last inspected on 23 November 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 Gordon Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gordon Newsagent compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Gordon Newsagent holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Gordon Newsagent 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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