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Ryhope Community Association food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · Sunderland

Ryhope Community Association holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 29 March 2019, more than 7 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: Ryhope Street South, Sunderland, SR2 0RX

How it compares in Sunderland

That puts Ryhope Community Association 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.

Every rated food business in Sunderland
5 out of 5 1,634 84% ← Ryhope Community Association
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

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 Ryhope Community Association 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 Ryhope Community Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Bread Basket Manufacturers/packers 49 yards away 5 - Very good 13 August 2024
Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 132 yards away 5 - Very good 22 March 2026
Athelstan Court Caring Premises 191 yards away 5 - Very good 1 November 2023
Bede House Care Home Caring Premises 376 yards away 5 - Very good 27 May 2026
Albion Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 7 January 2026
B & M Homestore Retailers - other 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 29 January 2021
Ability Trade & Diy Retailers - other 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 12 July 2018
Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 20 January 2025

Questions about Ryhope Community Association

What is Ryhope Community Association's food hygiene rating?

Ryhope Community Association has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 29 March 2019.

Is Ryhope Community Association 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Ryhope Community Association last inspected?

Ryhope Community Association was last inspected on 29 March 2019, more than 7 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 Ryhope Community Association?

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 Ryhope Community Association compare to other places in Sunderland?

84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Ryhope Community Association is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Sunderland Council inspects Ryhope Community Association 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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