Rocky's food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sunderland
Rocky's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 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: 8 Market Street, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9DY
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Rocky's 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% | ← Rocky's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Rocky's 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 Rocky's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Fleming Care Centre Caring Premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Market Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Discount Store Unit 2 Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Dulai's News & Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| Hetton & District WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Hetton Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Eppleton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Rocky's
What is Rocky's's food hygiene rating?
Rocky's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Rocky's 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rocky's last inspected?
Rocky's was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Rocky's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rocky's compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Rocky's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Rocky's 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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Understanding this rating
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