The Scullery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sunderland
The Scullery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 May 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: Silksworth Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1BN
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts The Scullery 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% | ← The Scullery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 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 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 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 The Scullery 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 The Scullery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Buyrite Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2020 |
| Archer's Court Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Archers Park Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bede Campus, Sunderland College School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Apple Blossom Day Nursery - Durham Road Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Aryan's Pizza Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
Questions about The Scullery
What is The Scullery's food hygiene rating?
The Scullery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 9 May 2023.
Is The Scullery 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Scullery last inspected?
The Scullery was last inspected on 9 May 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 The Scullery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Scullery compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and The Scullery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The Scullery 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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