Farmfoods Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Sunderland
Farmfoods Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Farmfoods, Unit 8, Timber Beach Road, SR5 3XG
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Farmfoods Ltd 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% | ← Farmfoods Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Farmfoods Ltd 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 Farmfoods Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Blossom Day Nursery - Enterprise Park Caring Premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Balti Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2026 |
| Billy's General Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Blossom Hill Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2017 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2021 |
| Apple Blossom Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Ashton Grange Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
Questions about Farmfoods Ltd
What is Farmfoods Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Farmfoods Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 20 August 2024.
Is Farmfoods Ltd 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farmfoods Ltd last inspected?
Farmfoods Ltd was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 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 Farmfoods Ltd?
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 Farmfoods Ltd compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Farmfoods Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Farmfoods 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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