The Wolsey food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
The Wolsey holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 February 2025, 17 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 Wolsey, 40 Millum Terrace, SR6 0ES
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wolsey sits behind roughly 1,634 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ← The Wolsey | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Wolsey 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 The Wolsey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Abingdon Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2018 |
| Antico Restaurant Roker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
| Bede's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Abbey Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| A.J.Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Bertos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
Questions about The Wolsey
What is The Wolsey's food hygiene rating?
The Wolsey has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 6 February 2025.
Is The Wolsey safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wolsey last inspected?
The Wolsey was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 The Wolsey?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wolsey compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while The Wolsey holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The Wolsey 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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