The Botanist food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sunderland
The Botanist 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 5 August 2025, 11 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: Unit 1 Holiday Inn, Keel Square, Sunderland, SR1 3DS
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts The Botanist 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 Botanist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Botanist 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 Botanist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Boba Cat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Betsy Jenny Counselling And Wellbeing Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
| Ashbrooke Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about The Botanist
What is The Botanist's food hygiene rating?
The Botanist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 5 August 2025.
Is The Botanist 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 The Botanist last inspected?
The Botanist was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 Botanist?
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 Botanist compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and The Botanist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The Botanist 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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