Wine On Line food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Wine On Line holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 May 2022, more than 4 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: Unit A12, Houghton Enterprise Centre, Lake Road, DH5 8BJ
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Wine On Line 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% | ← Wine On Line | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Wine On Line 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 Wine On Line, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackberries Patisserie Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Age UK Lunch Club In Anchor Housing Association Caring Premises | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2018 |
| Bernard Gilpin School Servery School/college/university | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Glendale Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Dicksons Pork Shops Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Houghton Methodist Church Other catering premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2017 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Wine On Line
What is Wine On Line's food hygiene rating?
Wine On Line has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 19 May 2022.
Is Wine On Line 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wine On Line last inspected?
Wine On Line was last inspected on 19 May 2022, more than 4 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 Wine On Line?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wine On Line compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Wine On Line is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Wine On Line 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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Understanding this rating
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