Lowry House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sunderland
Lowry House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 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: 5 Sycamore Close, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 8BU
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Lowry House 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% | ← Lowry House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lowry House 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 Lowry House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bevan House Caring Premises | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2022 |
| Burn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Hetton Road Stores (Premier) Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Bethany Christian Centre Other catering premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Houghton Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2019 |
| Central Park 3 Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Bernard Gilpin School Servery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Glendale Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Lowry House
What is Lowry House's food hygiene rating?
Lowry House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 15 November 2022.
Is Lowry House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lowry House last inspected?
Lowry House was last inspected on 15 November 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 Lowry House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lowry House compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Lowry House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Lowry House 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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Lowry House is one of 276 rated food businesses in Houghton-le-Spring. See every hygiene rating in Houghton-le-Spring →
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