Marlborough Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sunderland
Marlborough Primary 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 18 March 2025, 15 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: Marlborough Road, Washington, NE37 3BG
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Marlborough Primary 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% | ← Marlborough Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Marlborough Primary 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 Marlborough Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Bombay Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Cactus Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cream Curls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2025 |
| CafeK9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2020 |
| Bird Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Marlborough Primary
What is Marlborough Primary's food hygiene rating?
Marlborough Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Marlborough Primary 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 Marlborough Primary last inspected?
Marlborough Primary was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 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 Marlborough Primary?
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 Marlborough Primary compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Marlborough Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Marlborough Primary 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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