Simpson Group food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sunderland
Simpson Group holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 December 2018, 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: Influence Mall, Rutherford Road, Washington, NE37 3HX
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Simpson Group 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% | ← Simpson Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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 Simpson Group 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 Simpson Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons Nursery Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Awan Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Bombay Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Cream Curls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Cactus Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2025 |
| Auntie's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bird Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Simpson Group
What is Simpson Group's food hygiene rating?
Simpson Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 15 December 2018.
Is Simpson Group 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Simpson Group last inspected?
Simpson Group was last inspected on 15 December 2018, 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 Simpson Group?
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 Simpson Group compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Simpson Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Simpson Group 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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