Thorney Close Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sunderland
Thorney Close Primary 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 16 September 2025, 9 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: Torquay Road, Sunderland, SR3 4BB
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Thorney Close Primary 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% | ← Thorney Close Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thorney Close Primary 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 Thorney Close Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aryan's Pizza Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Archer's Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Archers Park Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Grindon Broadway Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bede Campus, Sunderland College School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Board Inn / 88th Street/ Value Mighty/ Sin City Burger/ K-Town/ Chik Box/ Locked And Locked Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2025 |
Questions about Thorney Close Primary
What is Thorney Close Primary's food hygiene rating?
Thorney Close Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Thorney Close Primary 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 Thorney Close Primary last inspected?
Thorney Close Primary was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 Thorney Close Primary?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thorney Close Primary compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Thorney Close Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Thorney Close Primary 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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