Best One food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Best One holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 5 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: 5, Railway Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 0PA
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Best One 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% | ← Best One | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Best One 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 Best One, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360 School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Broadway Junior School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Grindon Broadway Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Apple Blossom Day Nursery - Enterprise Park Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Best One - Castleford Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Balti Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2026 |
| Authenticfoodsandmore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Best One
What is Best One's food hygiene rating?
Best One has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Best One 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Best One last inspected?
Best One was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Best One?
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 Best One compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Best One is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Best One 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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