Pho 0179 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sunderland
Pho 0179 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 19 August 2025, 10 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: 15 Waterloo Place, Sunderland, SR1 3HT
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Pho 0179 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% | ← Pho 0179 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Pho 0179 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 Pho 0179, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Amy's Winehouse Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Pho 0179
What is Pho 0179's food hygiene rating?
Pho 0179 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 19 August 2025.
Is Pho 0179 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 Pho 0179 last inspected?
Pho 0179 was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 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 Pho 0179?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pho 0179 compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Pho 0179 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Pho 0179 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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