Bao Down food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
Bao Down holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 June 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: Unit 27 Stack Seaburn, Whitburn Road, Sunderland, SR6 8AA
How this rating has changed
Bao Down was re-inspected on 24 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 June 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 Bao Down 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% | ← Bao Down | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bao Down 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 Bao Down, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brack Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Barley & Me Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2021 |
| Best - One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2018 |
| Boca Chica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger / Mandu Guys / Hansik / Bibigo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Barbara Priestman 6th Form School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bellini Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Bao Down
What is Bao Down's food hygiene rating?
Bao Down has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 24 June 2026.
Is Bao Down 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bao Down last inspected?
Bao Down was last inspected on 24 June 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 Bao Down?
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 Bao Down compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,969 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Bao Down is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Bao Down 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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