The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sunderland
The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2025, 16 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: The Washington Arts Centre, Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AB
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington 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% | ← The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington 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 The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best- One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2018 |
| Biddick Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Asda CDC Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| ASDA CDC8 Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Cafe Life Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Archer And Scott Kitchen And Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Crafting Connections CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Curry Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington
What is The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington's food hygiene rating?
The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 3 March 2025.
Is The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington last inspected?
The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington was last inspected on 3 March 2025, 16 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 The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington 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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