Newbottle Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Newbottle Food Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 14 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: 49, Front Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4EP
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Newbottle Food Store 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% | ← Newbottle Food Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Newbottle Food 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 Newbottle Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Deli Other catering premises | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Dragon Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Grasswell Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Grasswell House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| Binning Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Food Weighhouse Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2018 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
Questions about Newbottle Food Store
What is Newbottle Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Newbottle Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 14 November 2022.
Is Newbottle Food Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Newbottle Food Store last inspected?
Newbottle Food Store was last inspected on 14 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 Newbottle Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Newbottle Food Store compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Newbottle Food Store holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Newbottle Food 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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