Albany Discount Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Albany Discount Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2025, 17 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: 5, Albany Village Centre, Washington, NE37 1UB
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Albany Discount Stores 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% | ← Albany Discount Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 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 366 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 Albany Discount Stores 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 Albany Discount Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Kindergarten Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
| Divan Khanah Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| A M F Bowling Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Am Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2019 |
Questions about Albany Discount Stores
What is Albany Discount Stores's food hygiene rating?
Albany Discount Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Albany Discount Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Albany Discount Stores last inspected?
Albany Discount Stores was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 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 Albany Discount Stores?
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 Albany Discount Stores compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Albany Discount Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Albany Discount Stores 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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