The FoodFather Washington food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
The FoodFather Washington holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The FoodFather Washington was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Food Father, 5 Park Terrace, Concord, NE37 2QX
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts The FoodFather Washington 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 FoodFather Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The FoodFather Washington 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 FoodFather Washington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awan Store Retailers - other | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Auntie's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Cheeky Chimps Childcare Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2025 |
| Concord Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Bird Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Cactus Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bombay Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
Questions about The FoodFather Washington
What is The FoodFather Washington's food hygiene rating?
The FoodFather Washington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 8 June 2026.
Is The FoodFather Washington 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The FoodFather Washington last inspected?
The FoodFather Washington was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month 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 FoodFather Washington?
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 The FoodFather Washington compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and The FoodFather Washington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The FoodFather Washington 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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