La Mensa Pizzeria And Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
La Mensa Pizzeria And Grill 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 5 September 2025, 10 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: 20 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts La Mensa Pizzeria And Grill 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% | ← La Mensa Pizzeria And Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 La Mensa Pizzeria And Grill 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 La Mensa Pizzeria And Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
| African Kitchen & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about La Mensa Pizzeria And Grill
What is La Mensa Pizzeria And Grill's food hygiene rating?
La Mensa Pizzeria And Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 5 September 2025.
Is La Mensa Pizzeria And Grill 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 La Mensa Pizzeria And Grill last inspected?
La Mensa Pizzeria And Grill was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 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 La Mensa Pizzeria And Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 La Mensa Pizzeria And Grill compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and La Mensa Pizzeria And Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects La Mensa Pizzeria And Grill 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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