Thandi Food Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Thandi Food Market 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 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Lawnswood, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 8JB
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Thandi Food Market 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% | ← Thandi Food Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Thandi Food Market 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 Thandi Food Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton Road Stores (Premier) Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Houghton Pharmacy Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2019 |
| Bevan House Caring Premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2022 |
| Burn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bethany Christian Centre Other catering premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Bernard Gilpin School Servery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Glendale Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Gillas Lane Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Thandi Food Market
What is Thandi Food Market's food hygiene rating?
Thandi Food Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Thandi Food Market 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 Thandi Food Market last inspected?
Thandi Food Market was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 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 Thandi Food Market?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thandi Food Market compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Thandi Food Market holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Thandi Food Market 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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