Columbia Village Community Association food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sunderland
Columbia Village Community Association 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 26 August 2023, 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: Columbia Community Association, Oxclose Road, Washington, NE38 7ET
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Columbia Village Community Association 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% | ← Columbia Village Community Association | |
| 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 Columbia Village Community Association 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 Columbia Village Community Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer And Scott Kitchen And Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Curry Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Cafe Life Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Asda CDC Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| ASDA CDC8 Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Biddick Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Barmston Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Barmston Village Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
Questions about Columbia Village Community Association
What is Columbia Village Community Association's food hygiene rating?
Columbia Village Community Association has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 26 August 2023.
Is Columbia Village Community Association 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 Columbia Village Community Association last inspected?
Columbia Village Community Association was last inspected on 26 August 2023, 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 Columbia Village Community Association?
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 Columbia Village Community Association compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Columbia Village Community Association holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Columbia Village Community Association 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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