Welfare Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sunderland
Welfare Hall 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 24 January 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: Front, 1, Brick Garth, DH5 0LA
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Welfare Hall 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% | ← Welfare Hall | |
| 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 Very 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 Welfare Hall 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 Welfare Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Easington Lane Community Access Point Other catering premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
| ELCAP - Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Canton Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Easington Lane Convenience Store & P.O. Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2020 |
| Bonnie Pit Lad Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2020 |
| Easington Lane Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Welfare Hall
What is Welfare Hall's food hygiene rating?
Welfare Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 24 January 2019.
Is Welfare Hall 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 Welfare Hall last inspected?
Welfare Hall was last inspected on 24 January 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 Welfare Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Welfare Hall compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Welfare Hall holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Welfare Hall 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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