Happy Wok food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
Happy Wok holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 2, Front Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6LR
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Happy Wok 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% | ← Happy Wok | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 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 366 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Happy Wok 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 Happy Wok, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Street Superstore Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Bargain Booze - Select Convenience Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Dubmire Daycare Centre Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Golden Fry Inn Fencehouses Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Balaggans Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2020 |
| Impact Food Group (JIT & Foam Plant Kitchens) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Binning Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Dairy Lane Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Happy Wok
What is Happy Wok's food hygiene rating?
Happy Wok has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 19 August 2025.
Is Happy Wok 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Wok last inspected?
Happy Wok was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 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 Happy Wok?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Happy Wok compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Happy Wok is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Happy Wok 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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