Easington Lane Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sunderland
Easington Lane Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 April 2026, 2 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: High Street, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH5 0JT
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Easington Lane Primary School 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% | ← Easington Lane Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Easington Lane Primary School 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 Easington Lane Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Pit Lad Pub/bar/nightclub | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2020 |
| Premier - Lane Stores Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Easington Lane Community Access Point Other catering premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
| ELCAP - Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Canton Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Easington Lane Convenience Store & P.O. Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2020 |
| Panda Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
Questions about Easington Lane Primary School
What is Easington Lane Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Easington Lane Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Easington Lane Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Easington Lane Primary School last inspected?
Easington Lane Primary School was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 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 Easington Lane Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Easington Lane Primary School compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Easington Lane Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Easington Lane Primary School 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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