The Philadelphia food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
The Philadelphia 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 12 October 2024, 21 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: Philadelphia Lane, Newbottle, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4JG
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts The Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodbank - St Johns Evangelical Church Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Coffee Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Dicksons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Dragon Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Barnwell Academy Breakfast And Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2020 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Angels Deli Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
Questions about The Philadelphia
What is The Philadelphia's food hygiene rating?
The Philadelphia has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 12 October 2024.
Is The Philadelphia 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 The Philadelphia last inspected?
The Philadelphia was last inspected on 12 October 2024, 21 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 Philadelphia?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Philadelphia compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and The Philadelphia is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The Philadelphia 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Philadelphia is one of 276 rated food businesses in Houghton-le-Spring. See every hygiene rating in Houghton-le-Spring →
Sunderland inspects and rates 2,311 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Sunderland →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.sunderland.gov.uk
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