N.E. Co-Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Sunderland
N.E. Co-Op holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 April 2017, more than 9 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: Victoria Place, Spout Lane, Washington, NE37 2SU
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts N.E. Co-Op 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% | ← N.E. Co-Op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 N.E. Co-Op 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 N.E. Co-Op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Bird Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2025 |
| Cream Curls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Auntie's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Cactus Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| CafeK9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Cheeky Chimps Childcare Ltd Other catering premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about N.E. Co-Op
What is N.E. Co-Op's food hygiene rating?
N.E. Co-Op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 26 April 2017.
Is N.E. Co-Op 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was N.E. Co-Op last inspected?
N.E. Co-Op was last inspected on 26 April 2017, more than 9 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 N.E. Co-Op?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does N.E. Co-Op compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and N.E. Co-Op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects N.E. Co-Op 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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