Belle Vue House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sunderland
Belle Vue House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 July 2024, 23 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: 1, Mowbray Close, Sunderland, SR2 8JA
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Belle Vue House 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% | ← Belle Vue House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Belle Vue House 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 Belle Vue House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany City Church Other catering premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Anchor Housing Association Caring Premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Ashwood Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Ashbourne Lodge Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Ashbrooke Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2019 |
| Babu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| African Kitchen & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Argyle House School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Belle Vue House
What is Belle Vue House's food hygiene rating?
Belle Vue House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 20 July 2024.
Is Belle Vue House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Belle Vue House last inspected?
Belle Vue House was last inspected on 20 July 2024, 23 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 Belle Vue House?
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 Belle Vue House compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Belle Vue House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Belle Vue House 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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