Brew & Bake Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sunderland
Brew & Bake Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2024, 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: City Hall, Brew And Bake, Plater Way, SR1 3AA
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Brew & Bake Cafe 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% | ← Brew & Bake Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brew & Bake Cafe 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 Brew & Bake Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Cat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Betsy Jenny Counselling And Wellbeing Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Ashbrooke Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Asiana Fusion Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| 21 Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Brew & Bake Cafe
What is Brew & Bake Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Brew & Bake Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 12 February 2024.
Is Brew & Bake Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brew & Bake Cafe last inspected?
Brew & Bake Cafe was last inspected on 12 February 2024, 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 Brew & Bake Cafe?
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 Brew & Bake Cafe compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Brew & Bake Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Brew & Bake Cafe 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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