St Aidans Catholic Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sunderland
St Aidans Catholic Academy 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 7 November 2023, more than 2 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: Willow Bank Road, Sunderland, SR2 7HU
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts St Aidans Catholic Academy 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% | ← St Aidans Catholic Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Aidans Catholic Academy 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 St Aidans Catholic Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrooke Store Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2019 |
| Argyle House School School/college/university | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Babu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Bethany City Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| African Kitchen & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Babaji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Belle Vue House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Barbara Priestman Academy - School Kitchen & Cafe School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about St Aidans Catholic Academy
What is St Aidans Catholic Academy's food hygiene rating?
St Aidans Catholic Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 7 November 2023.
Is St Aidans Catholic Academy 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 St Aidans Catholic Academy last inspected?
St Aidans Catholic Academy was last inspected on 7 November 2023, more than 2 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 St Aidans Catholic Academy?
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 St Aidans Catholic Academy compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and St Aidans Catholic Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects St Aidans Catholic Academy 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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