B & S Discount Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
B & S Discount Store 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 19 January 2023, more than 3 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: 17, Ridley Street, Sunderland, SR5 2JN
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts B & S Discount Store 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% | ← B & S Discount Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 B & S Discount Store 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 B & S Discount Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artistic Flare. Crafts, Chats And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2017 |
| Best One - Greens Super News Retailers - other | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Berry Rose Bakery Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Asda Petrol Station/Convenience Store Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2019 |
| Alexandra View Care Centre Caring Premises | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Albany House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about B & S Discount Store
What is B & S Discount Store's food hygiene rating?
B & S Discount Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 19 January 2023.
Is B & S Discount Store 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 B & S Discount Store last inspected?
B & S Discount Store was last inspected on 19 January 2023, more than 3 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 B & S Discount Store?
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 B & S Discount Store compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and B & S Discount Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects B & S Discount Store 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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