Hldiah Food Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Sunderland
Hldiah Food Stores Ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the supermarket that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 May 2025, 13 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: Al Huddah, 27 - 28 Borough Road, Sunderland, SR1 1JX
How it compares in Sunderland
A 2 is rare: only 20 of 1,946 rated places in Sunderland score this low, about one in 97. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ← Hldiah Food Stores Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hldiah Food Stores Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hldiah Food Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achakili Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| Amy's Winehouse Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| 21 Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bar Justice Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
Questions about Hldiah Food Stores Ltd
What is Hldiah Food Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Hldiah Food Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Sunderland Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Hldiah Food Stores Ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The supermarket is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Hldiah Food Stores Ltd last inspected?
Hldiah Food Stores Ltd was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Hldiah Food Stores Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hldiah Food Stores Ltd compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Hldiah Food Stores Ltd holds a 2. 20 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Hldiah Food Stores Ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Sunderland, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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