Blackfell Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Blackfell Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2019, more than 7 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: 149, Rushyrig, Washington, NE37 1LN
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Blackfell Store 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% | ← Blackfell Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Blackfell Store 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 Blackfell Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfell Primary School School/college/university | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Divan Khanah Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
| Cracked Bean Roastery Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Coffee & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Albany Discount Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Dicksons Pork Shops Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| A M F Bowling Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
Questions about Blackfell Store
What is Blackfell Store's food hygiene rating?
Blackfell Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 27 March 2019.
Is Blackfell Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blackfell Store last inspected?
Blackfell Store was last inspected on 27 March 2019, more than 7 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 Blackfell Store?
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 Blackfell Store compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Blackfell Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Blackfell Store 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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