Springwell Village Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sunderland
Springwell Village Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 September 2024, 21 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: Westfield Crescent, Gateshead, NE9 7RX
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Springwell Village Primary School 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% | ← Springwell Village Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Springwell Village Primary School 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 Springwell Village Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowes Railway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
| Campus \& Co Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2020 |
| Coffee & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
| Castle Kindergarten Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Catch 22 Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bowes Incline Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Springwell Village Primary School
What is Springwell Village Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Springwell Village Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Springwell Village Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Springwell Village Primary School last inspected?
Springwell Village Primary School was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 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 Springwell Village Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Springwell Village Primary School compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Springwell Village Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Springwell Village Primary School 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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