Gateway Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sunderland
Gateway Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2024, 19 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: University Of Sunderland, Gateway Building, Chester Road, SR1 3SD
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Gateway Cafe 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% | ← Gateway Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gateway Cafe 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 Gateway Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bianco Italian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Babaji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| African Kitchen & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Adda Sunderland Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
Questions about Gateway Cafe
What is Gateway Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Gateway Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Gateway Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gateway Cafe last inspected?
Gateway Cafe was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 Gateway Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Gateway Cafe compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Gateway Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Gateway Cafe 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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