Lighthouse Christian Fellowship food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sunderland
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 August 2017, more than 8 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: The Lighthouse, West View, Washington, NE37 2DT
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 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% | ← Lighthouse Christian Fellowship | |
| 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 Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 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 Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cream Curls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2025 |
| Bird Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Cactus Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bombay Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Concord Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| CafeK9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Auntie's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Lighthouse Christian Fellowship
What is Lighthouse Christian Fellowship's food hygiene rating?
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 9 August 2017.
Is Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lighthouse Christian Fellowship last inspected?
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship was last inspected on 9 August 2017, more than 8 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 Lighthouse Christian Fellowship?
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 Lighthouse Christian Fellowship compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Lighthouse Christian Fellowship holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 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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