Dame Dorothy Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sunderland
Dame Dorothy Primary holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 March 2026, 4 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: Dock Street, Sunderland, SR6 0EA
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Dame Dorothy Primary 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% | ← Dame Dorothy Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 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 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 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 Dame Dorothy Primary 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 Dame Dorothy Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Bede's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Bertos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Albany House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Asiana Fusion Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Albert's Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| A.J.Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
Questions about Dame Dorothy Primary
What is Dame Dorothy Primary's food hygiene rating?
Dame Dorothy Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 2 March 2026.
Is Dame Dorothy Primary 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dame Dorothy Primary last inspected?
Dame Dorothy Primary was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 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 Dame Dorothy Primary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Dame Dorothy Primary compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Dame Dorothy Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Dame Dorothy Primary 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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