Barlow's Fruit And Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Barlow's Fruit And Veg 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 30 June 2022, more than 4 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: 27, Sea Road, Sunderland, SR6 9BS
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Barlow's Fruit And Veg 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% | ← Barlow's Fruit And Veg | |
| 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 Barlow's Fruit And Veg 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 Barlow's Fruit And Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Chica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Best - One Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2018 |
| Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger / Mandu Guys / Hansik / Bibigo Pub/bar/nightclub | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Alishaan By The Sea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
| Busy Bees At Sunderland - Fulwell Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Barbara Priestman 6th Form School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| A.J.Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Bellini Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Barlow's Fruit And Veg
What is Barlow's Fruit And Veg's food hygiene rating?
Barlow's Fruit And Veg has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 30 June 2022.
Is Barlow's Fruit And Veg 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 Barlow's Fruit And Veg last inspected?
Barlow's Fruit And Veg was last inspected on 30 June 2022, more than 4 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 Barlow's Fruit And Veg?
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 Barlow's Fruit And Veg compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Barlow's Fruit And Veg holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Barlow's Fruit And Veg 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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