Museum Vaults food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
Museum Vaults holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 18 December 2019, more than 6 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: 33 Silksworth Row, Sunderland, SR1 3QJ
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Museum Vaults 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% | ← Museum Vaults | |
| 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 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 Museum Vaults 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 Museum Vaults, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adda Sunderland Other catering premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Ashlea Lodge Res. Care Home Caring Premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bianco Italian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Babaji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
Questions about Museum Vaults
What is Museum Vaults's food hygiene rating?
Museum Vaults has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 18 December 2019.
Is Museum Vaults 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Museum Vaults last inspected?
Museum Vaults was last inspected on 18 December 2019, more than 6 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 Museum Vaults?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Museum Vaults compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Museum Vaults holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Museum Vaults 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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