MICC Chapel Of Light food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sunderland
MICC Chapel Of Light 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 1 April 2025, 15 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: Saint Columbas Church, Cornhill Road, Sunderland, SR5 1RU
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts MICC Chapel Of Light 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% | ← MICC Chapel Of Light | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 MICC Chapel Of Light 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 MICC Chapel Of Light, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Petrol Station/Convenience Store Retailers - other | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2019 |
| Artistic Flare. Crafts, Chats And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| B & S Discount Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Albany House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Alexandra View Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2017 |
| Best One - Greens Super News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
Questions about MICC Chapel Of Light
What is MICC Chapel Of Light's food hygiene rating?
MICC Chapel Of Light has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 1 April 2025.
Is MICC Chapel Of Light 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 MICC Chapel Of Light last inspected?
MICC Chapel Of Light was last inspected on 1 April 2025, 15 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 MICC Chapel Of Light?
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 MICC Chapel Of Light compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and MICC Chapel Of Light is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects MICC Chapel Of Light 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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