Thorncliffe House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sunderland
Thorncliffe 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 30 July 2025, 11 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: 15, Thornhill Park, Sunderland, SR2 7LA
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Thorncliffe 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% | ← Thorncliffe House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Thorncliffe 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 Thorncliffe House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle House School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Ashbrooke Store Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2019 |
| Babu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Barbara Priestman Academy - School Kitchen & Cafe School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Babaji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| African Kitchen & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bianco Italian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Bethany City Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
Questions about Thorncliffe House
What is Thorncliffe House's food hygiene rating?
Thorncliffe House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Thorncliffe 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 Thorncliffe House last inspected?
Thorncliffe House was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 Thorncliffe House?
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 Thorncliffe House compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Thorncliffe House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Thorncliffe 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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