Banh Mi 179 Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
Banh Mi 179 Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
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: 15 Waterloo Place, Sunderland, SR1 3HT
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Banh Mi 179 Ltd sits behind roughly 1,827 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ← Banh Mi 179 Ltd | |
| 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 Banh Mi 179 Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Amy's Winehouse Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Banh Mi 179 Ltd
What is Banh Mi 179 Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Banh Mi 179 Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sunderland Council on 16 June 2025.
Is Banh Mi 179 Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Banh Mi 179 Ltd last inspected?
Banh Mi 179 Ltd 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 Banh Mi 179 Ltd compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Banh Mi 179 Ltd holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Banh Mi 179 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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