News 2000 food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
News 2000 holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 174, Roker Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 0HQ
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so News 2000 sits behind roughly 1,827 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ← News 2000 | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 News 2000 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 News 2000, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Bede's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Bertos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Albany House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| A.J.Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Asiana Fusion Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Albert's Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
Questions about News 2000
What is News 2000's food hygiene rating?
News 2000 has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sunderland Council on 10 October 2024.
Is News 2000 safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was News 2000 last inspected?
News 2000 was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 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 News 2000?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does News 2000 compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while News 2000 holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects News 2000 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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