The Fire Truck food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Sunderland
The Fire Truck holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 May 2026, 2 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: 9 - 9A High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts The Fire Truck 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% | ← The Fire Truck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Fire Truck 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 The Fire Truck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bianco Italian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Adda Sunderland Other catering premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Boba Cat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
Questions about The Fire Truck
What is The Fire Truck's food hygiene rating?
The Fire Truck has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 5 May 2026.
Is The Fire Truck 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fire Truck last inspected?
The Fire Truck was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 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 The Fire Truck?
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 The Fire Truck compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and The Fire Truck is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The Fire Truck 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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