Front Street Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Front Street Superstore holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2025, 7 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: Nisa, 18 - 22 Front Street, Fence Houses, DH4 6LP
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Front Street Superstore 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% | ← Front Street Superstore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Front Street Superstore 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 Front Street Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze - Select Convenience Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Happy Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Dubmire Daycare Centre Caring Premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Golden Fry Inn Fencehouses Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Balaggans Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2020 |
| Impact Food Group (JIT & Foam Plant Kitchens) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Binning Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
Questions about Front Street Superstore
What is Front Street Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Front Street Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 12 December 2025.
Is Front Street Superstore 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Front Street Superstore last inspected?
Front Street Superstore was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 7 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 Front Street Superstore?
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 Front Street Superstore compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Front Street Superstore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Front Street Superstore 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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