Barge & Barrel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
Barge & Barrel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
94% of rated food businesses in Sunderland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Sunderland ratings →
Address: 3 - 4 Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR1 1QB
How this rating has changed
Barge & Barrel was re-inspected on 28 June 2024 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 June 2024 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Barge & Barrel among the 1,652 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 | 1,652 | 84% | ← Barge & Barrel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 355 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 Barge & Barrel 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 Barge & Barrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| Arigato Japanese Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Amy's Winehouse Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| 21 Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Barge & Barrel
What is Barge & Barrel's food hygiene rating?
Barge & Barrel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 28 June 2024.
Is Barge & Barrel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barge & Barrel last inspected?
Barge & Barrel was last inspected on 28 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Barge & Barrel?
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 Barge & Barrel compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,969 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Barge & Barrel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Barge & Barrel 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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