Noble FL Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Sunderland
Noble FL Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: Noble African And Caribbean Market, Unit 1, 19 Front Street, DH5 9PF
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Noble FL Ltd 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% | ← Noble FL Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Noble FL Ltd 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 Noble FL Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Store Unit 2 Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Hetton & District WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Hetton Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Elizabeth Fleming Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Market Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Kings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Buns \& Slices Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Noble FL Ltd
What is Noble FL Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Noble FL Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Noble FL Ltd 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Noble FL Ltd last inspected?
Noble FL Ltd was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 Noble FL Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Noble FL Ltd compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Noble FL Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Noble FL Ltd 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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