Bar Justice food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
Bar Justice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2020, more than 6 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: 47, West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BH
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Bar Justice 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% | ← Bar Justice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Bar Justice 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 Bar Justice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achakili Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Albert's Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| 21 Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Amy's Winehouse Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Ashbrooke Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
| Betsy Jenny Counselling And Wellbeing Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Asiana Fusion Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Bar Justice
What is Bar Justice's food hygiene rating?
Bar Justice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 3 March 2020.
Is Bar Justice 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bar Justice last inspected?
Bar Justice was last inspected on 3 March 2020, more than 6 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 Bar Justice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bar Justice compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Bar Justice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Bar Justice 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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