Peat Carr Po food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Peat Carr Po 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 25 July 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: 42, Airedale Gardens, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 0EE
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Peat Carr Po 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% | ← Peat Carr Po | |
| 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 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 Peat Carr Po 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 Peat Carr Po, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Buddies School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2018 |
| Hetton Lyons Nursery School - Multi-Purpose Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Hetton Lyons Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Kings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| C+C Grill Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Hetton Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Hetton & District WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Peat Carr Po
What is Peat Carr Po's food hygiene rating?
Peat Carr Po has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 25 July 2023.
Is Peat Carr Po 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 Peat Carr Po last inspected?
Peat Carr Po was last inspected on 25 July 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 Peat Carr Po?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Peat Carr Po compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Peat Carr Po holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Peat Carr Po 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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