Farringdon Community Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sunderland
Farringdon Community Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 June 2025, 12 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: Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 3EL
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Farringdon Community Academy 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% | ← Farringdon Community Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Farringdon Community Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer's Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Archers Park Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Cairnside Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Board Inn / 88th Street/ Value Mighty/ Sin City Burger/ K-Town/ Chik Box/ Locked And Locked Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2025 |
| After School Club, Benedict Biscop Church Of England Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Benedict Biscop CE Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Sunderland - Doxford Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Barclays Call Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Farringdon Community Academy
What is Farringdon Community Academy's food hygiene rating?
Farringdon Community Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 16 June 2025.
Is Farringdon Community Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farringdon Community Academy last inspected?
Farringdon Community Academy was last inspected on 16 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
How does Farringdon Community Academy compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Farringdon Community Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Farringdon Community Academy 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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