Beehive food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
Beehive holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 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: The Licensee, The Beehive, Holmeside, SR1 3JG
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Beehive 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% | ← Beehive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Beehive 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 Beehive, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| African Kitchen & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Babaji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Bianco Italian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
Questions about Beehive
What is Beehive's food hygiene rating?
Beehive has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Beehive 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beehive last inspected?
Beehive was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Beehive?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beehive compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Beehive is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Beehive 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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