UK International Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
UK International Mini Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 August 2022, more than 3 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: W S Shoe Repairs, 8 Newbottle Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4AN
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so UK International Mini Market sits behind roughly 1,634 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ← UK International Mini Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 UK International Mini Market 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 UK International Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dicksons Pork Shops Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2019 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Food Weighhouse Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2018 |
| Age UK Lunch Club In Anchor Housing Association Caring Premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2018 |
Questions about UK International Mini Market
What is UK International Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
UK International Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 31 August 2022.
Is UK International Mini Market safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was UK International Mini Market last inspected?
UK International Mini Market was last inspected on 31 August 2022, more than 3 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 UK International Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does UK International Mini Market compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while UK International Mini Market holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects UK International Mini Market 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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