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The Isis food hygiene rating

Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland

The Isis holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 26 February 2016, more than 10 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: 26, Silksworth Row, Sunderland, SR1 3QJ

How it compares in Sunderland

That puts The Isis 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.

Every rated food business in Sunderland
5 out of 5 1,634 84% ← The Isis
4 out of 5 193 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 365 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 The Isis 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 The Isis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Adda Sunderland Other catering premises 30 yards away 5 - Very good 6 November 2025
Ashlea Lodge Res. Care Home Caring Premises 405 yards away 5 - Very good 15 April 2026
Bianco Italian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 432 yards away 5 - Very good 23 August 2025
Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 22 October 2025
Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 1 December 2025
Batch'd Retailers - other 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 6 July 2023
Babaji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 29 May 2024
Best One Retailers - other 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 7 February 2020

Questions about The Isis

What is The Isis's food hygiene rating?

The Isis has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 26 February 2016.

Is The Isis 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was The Isis last inspected?

The Isis was last inspected on 26 February 2016, more than 10 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 The Isis?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does The Isis compare to other places in Sunderland?

84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and The Isis is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Sunderland Council inspects The Isis 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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