Nobles Amusements food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sunderland
Nobles Amusements holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 November 2017, more than 8 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: 44, Newbottle Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4AF
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Nobles Amusements 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% | ← Nobles Amusements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Nobles Amusements 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 Nobles Amusements, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2019 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Food Weighhouse Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2018 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Dicksons Pork Shops Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2025 |
Questions about Nobles Amusements
What is Nobles Amusements's food hygiene rating?
Nobles Amusements has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 7 November 2017.
Is Nobles Amusements 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nobles Amusements last inspected?
Nobles Amusements was last inspected on 7 November 2017, more than 8 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 Nobles Amusements?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nobles Amusements compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Nobles Amusements is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Nobles Amusements 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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