Market Street Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
Market Street Chippy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 36, Market Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9DY
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Market Street Chippy 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% | ← Market Street Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Market Street Chippy 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 Market Street Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Fleming Care Centre Caring Premises | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Dulai's News & Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| Discount Store Unit 2 Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Hetton & District WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Eppleton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Kids Fun Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Hetton Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Market Street Chippy
What is Market Street Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Market Street Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 13 December 2025.
Is Market Street Chippy 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Market Street Chippy last inspected?
Market Street Chippy was last inspected on 13 December 2025, 6 months 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 Market Street Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Market Street Chippy compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Market Street Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Market Street Chippy 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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