Chilton Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sunderland
Chilton Diner holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 May 2026, 3 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Sunderland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Sunderland ratings →
Address: 17 Front Street, Fence Houses, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6LP
How this rating has changed
Chilton Diner has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 14 May 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Chilton Diner among the 1,651 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 | 1,651 | 84% | ← Chilton Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 355 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Chilton Diner 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 Chilton Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Front Strete Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2026 |
| Front Street Superstore Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Bargain Booze - Select Convenience Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Dubmire Daycare Centre Caring Premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Golden Fry Inn Fencehouses Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Balaggans Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2020 |
| Impact Food Group (JIT & Foam Plant Kitchens) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Chilton Diner
What is Chilton Diner's food hygiene rating?
Chilton Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Chilton Diner 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chilton Diner last inspected?
Chilton Diner was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 3 months 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 Chilton Diner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chilton Diner compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,969 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Chilton Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Chilton Diner 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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Chilton Diner is one of 274 rated food businesses in Houghton-le-Spring. See every hygiene rating in Houghton-le-Spring →
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