Michella Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Michella Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 July 2025, 11 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: Post Office (co-op), 108 The Drive, Usworth, NE37 2LG
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Michella Local sits behind roughly 1,827 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ← Michella Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Michella Local 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 Michella Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Awan Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Cheeky Chimps Childcare Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Auntie's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Concord Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Bird Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2025 |
| Cactus Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Michella Local
What is Michella Local's food hygiene rating?
Michella Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sunderland Council on 28 July 2025.
Is Michella Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Michella Local last inspected?
Michella Local was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 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 Michella Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Michella Local compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Michella Local holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Michella Local 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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