LWC Drinks Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
LWC Drinks Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 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: Rutherford Road, Unit 10 Stephenson Industrial Estate, Stephenson, NE37 3HX
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts LWC Drinks 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% | ← LWC Drinks 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 LWC Drinks 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 LWC Drinks Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons Nursery Caring Premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Elm Tree Farm Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Awan Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Bombay Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Cream Curls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Cactus Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2025 |
| Bird Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about LWC Drinks Ltd
What is LWC Drinks Ltd's food hygiene rating?
LWC Drinks Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 10 October 2024.
Is LWC Drinks 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was LWC Drinks Ltd last inspected?
LWC Drinks Ltd was last inspected on 10 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 LWC Drinks 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 LWC Drinks Ltd compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and LWC Drinks Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects LWC Drinks 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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