Family Shopper food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Family Shopper 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 17 June 2025, 12 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: Columbia Food Store, 53 - 55 Station Road, Washington, NE38 7BE
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Family Shopper 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% | ← Family Shopper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Family Shopper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer And Scott Kitchen And Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Curry Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Cafe Life Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Barmston Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Barmston Village Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| Asda CDC Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| ASDA CDC8 Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Biddick Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Family Shopper
What is Family Shopper's food hygiene rating?
Family Shopper has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Family Shopper 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 Family Shopper last inspected?
Family Shopper was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
How does Family Shopper compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Family Shopper is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Family Shopper 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Family Shopper is one of 287 rated food businesses in Washington. See every hygiene rating in Washington →
Sunderland inspects and rates 2,311 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Sunderland →
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