Cheeky Duck food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sunderland
Cheeky Duck holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 August 2025, 10 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: 57 The Bridges, Sunderland, SR1 3LE
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Cheeky Duck 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% | ← Cheeky Duck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cheeky Duck 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 Cheeky Duck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Amy's Winehouse Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| 21 Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Cheeky Duck
What is Cheeky Duck's food hygiene rating?
Cheeky Duck has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 19 August 2025.
Is Cheeky Duck 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cheeky Duck last inspected?
Cheeky Duck was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 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 Cheeky Duck?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cheeky Duck compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Cheeky Duck is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Cheeky Duck 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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