Barnes Court Care Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sunderland
Barnes Court Care Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 May 2024, 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: Barnes Court, Wycliffe Road, Sunderland, SR4 7QG
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Barnes Court Care Centre sits behind roughly 1,634 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ← Barnes Court Care Centre | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Barnes Court Care Centre 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 Barnes Court Care Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Junior School School/college/university | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Barnes Infant Academy School/college/university | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Barnes Junior Wraparound Care School/college/university | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bede Campus, Sunderland College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Apple Blossom Day Nursery - Durham Road Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Barnes Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Authenticfoodsandmore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
Questions about Barnes Court Care Centre
What is Barnes Court Care Centre's food hygiene rating?
Barnes Court Care Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 14 May 2024.
Is Barnes Court Care Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barnes Court Care Centre last inspected?
Barnes Court Care Centre was last inspected on 14 May 2024, 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 Barnes Court Care Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barnes Court Care Centre compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Barnes Court Care Centre holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Barnes Court Care Centre 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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