Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sunderland
Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 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: Thoburns Plants, Jacksons Complex, Wear Street, SR1 2PB
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs 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% | ← Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs 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 Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Off Licence Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Ashwood Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Albert's Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| Bar Justice Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Achakili Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| 21 Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Amy's Winehouse Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs
What is Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs's food hygiene rating?
Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 31 October 2025.
Is Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs last inspected?
Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs was last inspected on 31 October 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 Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs 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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