Red Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
Red Box holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 June 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: 29, Stockton Road, Sunderland, SR2 7AQ
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Red Box sits behind roughly 1,827 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ← Red Box | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Red Box 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 Red Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Kitchen & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Babaji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Bethany City Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Bianco Italian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
Questions about Red Box
What is Red Box's food hygiene rating?
Red Box has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sunderland Council on 13 June 2024.
Is Red Box safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Red Box last inspected?
Red Box was last inspected on 13 June 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 Red Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Box compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Red Box holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Red Box 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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