Monument Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
Monument Pub holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 December 2017, more than 8 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: Monument View, Penshaw Lane, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 7ER
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Monument Pub 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% | ← Monument Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Monument Pub 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 Monument Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A + S Green @ Penshaw Tearooms Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2023 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Barnwell Academy Breakfast And Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2020 |
| Barnwell Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Co Op Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2022 |
| Coffee Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Dicksons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about Monument Pub
What is Monument Pub's food hygiene rating?
Monument Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 1 December 2017.
Is Monument Pub 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Monument Pub last inspected?
Monument Pub was last inspected on 1 December 2017, more than 8 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 Monument Pub?
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 Monument Pub compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Monument Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Monument Pub 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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