CafeK9 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sunderland
CafeK9 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 14 April 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.
Address: Unit 3, Concord House, Speculation Place, NE37 2AS
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts CafeK9 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% | ← CafeK9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 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 366 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 CafeK9 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 CafeK9, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2025 |
| Bird Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Bombay Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Cream Curls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Concord Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Dicksons Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Auntie's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about CafeK9
What is CafeK9's food hygiene rating?
CafeK9 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 14 April 2026.
Is CafeK9 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 CafeK9 last inspected?
CafeK9 was last inspected on 14 April 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 CafeK9?
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 CafeK9 compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and CafeK9 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects CafeK9 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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