Polskie Smakolyki food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Polskie Smakolyki holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 November 2025, 8 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: 199, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 1UB
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Polskie Smakolyki sits behind roughly 1,827 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ← Polskie Smakolyki | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Polskie Smakolyki 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 Polskie Smakolyki, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Justice Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Albert's Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| 21 Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Achakili Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Amy's Winehouse Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Ashbrooke Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Asiana Fusion Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Betsy Jenny Counselling And Wellbeing Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Polskie Smakolyki
What is Polskie Smakolyki's food hygiene rating?
Polskie Smakolyki has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sunderland Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Polskie Smakolyki safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Polskie Smakolyki last inspected?
Polskie Smakolyki was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Polskie Smakolyki?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Polskie Smakolyki compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Polskie Smakolyki holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Polskie Smakolyki 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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