Booze Buster food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Booze Buster 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 17 October 2022, 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: 57, Blackwood Road, Sunderland, SR5 4PT
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Booze Buster 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% | ← Booze Buster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Booze Buster 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 Booze Buster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill Academy School/college/university | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Castle Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| Best One - Castleford Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Castleview Enterprise Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Blossom Hill Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Castle View Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2017 |
Questions about Booze Buster
What is Booze Buster's food hygiene rating?
Booze Buster has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 17 October 2022.
Is Booze Buster 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 Booze Buster last inspected?
Booze Buster was last inspected on 17 October 2022, 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 Booze Buster?
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 Booze Buster compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Booze Buster is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Booze Buster 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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