Town End Farm Community Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Town End Farm Community Store 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 28 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: Bexhill Road, Sunderland, SR5 4QF
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Town End Farm Community Store 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% | ← Town End Farm Community Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Town End Farm Community Store 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 Town End Farm Community Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill Academy School/college/university | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Booze Buster Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2022 |
| Castle Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| Best One - Castleford Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Castleview Enterprise Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Castle View Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2017 |
Questions about Town End Farm Community Store
What is Town End Farm Community Store's food hygiene rating?
Town End Farm Community Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Town End Farm Community Store 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 Town End Farm Community Store last inspected?
Town End Farm Community Store was last inspected on 28 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 Town End Farm Community Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Town End Farm Community Store compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Town End Farm Community Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Town End Farm Community Store 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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