Fenwicks General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Fenwicks General Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 August 2017, more than 8 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: A, 223, Horsley Road, NE38 8HW
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Fenwicks General Stores sits behind roughly 1,634 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ← Fenwicks General Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Fenwicks General 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 Fenwicks General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Archer And Scott Kitchen And Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Barmston Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Barmston Village Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| A L & V Davidson Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2018 |
| Asda ADC Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2021 |
| Asda ADC- Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Bella's Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Fenwicks General Stores
What is Fenwicks General Stores's food hygiene rating?
Fenwicks General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 9 August 2017.
Is Fenwicks General Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fenwicks General Stores last inspected?
Fenwicks General Stores was last inspected on 9 August 2017, more than 8 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 Fenwicks General Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fenwicks General Stores compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Fenwicks General Stores holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Fenwicks General 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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