Bernard Gilpin School Servery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sunderland
Bernard Gilpin School Servery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bernard Gilpin School Servery was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hall Lane, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH5 8DA
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Bernard Gilpin School Servery 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% | ← Bernard Gilpin School Servery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bernard Gilpin School Servery 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 Bernard Gilpin School Servery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Age UK Lunch Club In Anchor Housing Association Caring Premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2018 |
| Blackberries Patisserie Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Dicksons Pork Shops Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bethany Christian Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Hetton Road Stores (Premier) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
Questions about Bernard Gilpin School Servery
What is Bernard Gilpin School Servery's food hygiene rating?
Bernard Gilpin School Servery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Bernard Gilpin School Servery 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bernard Gilpin School Servery last inspected?
Bernard Gilpin School Servery was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 Bernard Gilpin School Servery?
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 Bernard Gilpin School Servery compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Bernard Gilpin School Servery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Bernard Gilpin School Servery 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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