Premier Hetton Discount Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Premier Hetton Discount Centre 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 22 August 2023, more than 2 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: 21, Market Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9DZ
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Hetton Discount Centre 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% | ← Premier Hetton Discount Centre | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Premier Hetton Discount Centre 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 Premier Hetton Discount Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Fleming Care Centre Caring Premises | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Market Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Dulai's News & Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| Discount Store Unit 2 Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Hetton & District WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Eppleton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Kids Fun Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
Questions about Premier Hetton Discount Centre
What is Premier Hetton Discount Centre's food hygiene rating?
Premier Hetton Discount Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 22 August 2023.
Is Premier Hetton Discount Centre 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 Premier Hetton Discount Centre last inspected?
Premier Hetton Discount Centre was last inspected on 22 August 2023, more than 2 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 Premier Hetton Discount Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Hetton Discount Centre compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Hetton Discount Centre holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Premier Hetton Discount Centre 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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