Academy 360 food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sunderland
Academy 360 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 November 2025, 7 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: Portsmouth Square, Sunderland, SR4 9BA
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Academy 360 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% | ← Academy 360 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Academy 360 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 Academy 360, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Broadway Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Grindon Broadway Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Broadway Junior School Wraparoundcare School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Academy 360
What is Academy 360's food hygiene rating?
Academy 360 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Academy 360 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Academy 360 last inspected?
Academy 360 was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 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 Academy 360?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Academy 360 compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Academy 360 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Academy 360 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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