The Sun Inn & Amalfi food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
The Sun Inn & Amalfi 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 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Houghton Road, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH4 4EG
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts The Sun Inn & Amalfi 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% | ← The Sun Inn & Amalfi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Sun Inn & Amalfi 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 The Sun Inn & Amalfi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Angels Deli Other catering premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| High Lane Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Grasswell Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Grasswell House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| Binning Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Food Weighhouse Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2018 |
Questions about The Sun Inn & Amalfi
What is The Sun Inn & Amalfi's food hygiene rating?
The Sun Inn & Amalfi has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 5 September 2024.
Is The Sun Inn & Amalfi 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 The Sun Inn & Amalfi last inspected?
The Sun Inn & Amalfi was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 The Sun Inn & Amalfi?
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 The Sun Inn & Amalfi compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and The Sun Inn & Amalfi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The Sun Inn & Amalfi 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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