The Energy Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sunderland
The Energy Bar 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 20 February 2025, 16 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: 58 High Street, Easington Lane, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 0JN
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts The Energy Bar 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% | ← The Energy Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Energy Bar 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 The Energy Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easington Lane Convenience Store & P.O. Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2020 |
| Canton Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Panda Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Easington Lane Community Access Point Other catering premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
| ELCAP - Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2020 |
| Bonnie Pit Lad Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Easington Lane Primary School School/college/university | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about The Energy Bar
What is The Energy Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Energy Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 20 February 2025.
Is The Energy Bar 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 The Energy Bar last inspected?
The Energy Bar was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 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 The Energy Bar?
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 The Energy Bar compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and The Energy Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The Energy Bar 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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