The Britannia food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
The Britannia holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Newbottle Street, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH4 4AL
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Britannia sits behind roughly 1,634 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ← The Britannia | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Britannia 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 Britannia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dicksons Pork Shops Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2019 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Food Weighhouse Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2018 |
| Age UK Lunch Club In Anchor Housing Association Caring Premises | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2018 |
Questions about The Britannia
What is The Britannia's food hygiene rating?
The Britannia has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 16 November 2022.
Is The Britannia safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Britannia last inspected?
The Britannia was last inspected on 16 November 2022, more than 3 years 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 Britannia?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Britannia compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while The Britannia holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The Britannia 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Britannia is one of 276 rated food businesses in Houghton-le-Spring. See every hygiene rating in Houghton-le-Spring →
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