The Chair food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sunderland
The Chair 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 7 November 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: Eagle Building, 201 High Street East, Sunderland, SR1 2AX
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts The Chair 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% | ← The Chair | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Chair 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 Chair, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert's Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| Bar Justice Pub/bar/nightclub | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Borough Off Licence Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Achakili Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Asiana Fusion Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| 21 Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bede's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Ashbrooke Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
Questions about The Chair
What is The Chair's food hygiene rating?
The Chair has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 7 November 2025.
Is The Chair 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 The Chair last inspected?
The Chair was last inspected on 7 November 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 The Chair?
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 The Chair compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and The Chair is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The Chair 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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Understanding this rating
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