Sea Change South Shields CIC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sunderland
Sea Change South Shields CIC 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 6 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: Cafe, Mowbray Gardens, Burdon Road, SR1 1PP
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Sea Change South Shields CIC 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% | ← Sea Change South Shields CIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sea Change South Shields CIC 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 Sea Change South Shields CIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| Achakili Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Amy's Winehouse Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
| 21 Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Bar Justice Pub/bar/nightclub | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
Questions about Sea Change South Shields CIC
What is Sea Change South Shields CIC's food hygiene rating?
Sea Change South Shields CIC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Sea Change South Shields CIC 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 Sea Change South Shields CIC last inspected?
Sea Change South Shields CIC was last inspected on 6 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 Sea Change South Shields CIC?
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 Sea Change South Shields CIC compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Sea Change South Shields CIC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Sea Change South Shields CIC 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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