Sunderland Live Lobsters food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Sunderland Live Lobsters 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 May 2024, more than 2 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: Fish Quay, Low Street, Sunderland, SR1 2JR
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Sunderland Live Lobsters 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% | ← Sunderland Live Lobsters | |
| 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 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 Sunderland Live Lobsters 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 Sunderland Live Lobsters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Off Licence Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Albert's Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| Bede's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Bar Justice Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Achakili Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Asiana Fusion Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| 21 Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Ashbrooke Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
Questions about Sunderland Live Lobsters
What is Sunderland Live Lobsters's food hygiene rating?
Sunderland Live Lobsters has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Sunderland Live Lobsters 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 Sunderland Live Lobsters last inspected?
Sunderland Live Lobsters was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 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 Sunderland Live Lobsters?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sunderland Live Lobsters compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Sunderland Live Lobsters holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Sunderland Live Lobsters 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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