Hetton Victory Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
Hetton Victory Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 29 January 2020, more than 6 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: Hetton Victory Club Ltd, Richard Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9HN
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Hetton Victory Club 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% | ← Hetton Victory Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hetton Victory Club 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 Hetton Victory Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Hetton & District WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Discount Store Unit 2 Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Noble FL Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Hetton Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Kings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| C+C Grill Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Elizabeth Fleming Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Hetton Victory Club
What is Hetton Victory Club's food hygiene rating?
Hetton Victory Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 29 January 2020.
Is Hetton Victory Club 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hetton Victory Club last inspected?
Hetton Victory Club was last inspected on 29 January 2020, more than 6 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 Hetton Victory Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Hetton Victory Club compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Hetton Victory Club holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Hetton Victory Club 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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