The Bob Paisley Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
The Bob Paisley Bar 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 2 December 2018, more than 7 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: Hetton Centre, Welfare Road, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9NE
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts The Bob Paisley Bar 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 Bob Paisley Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Bob Paisley Bar 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 Bob Paisley Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Store Unit 2 Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Noble FL Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Hetton Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Hetton & District WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Buns \& Slices Takeaway/sandwich shop | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Dulai's News & Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| Elizabeth Fleming Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about The Bob Paisley Bar
What is The Bob Paisley Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Bob Paisley Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 2 December 2018.
Is The Bob Paisley Bar 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 Bob Paisley Bar last inspected?
The Bob Paisley Bar was last inspected on 2 December 2018, more than 7 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 The Bob Paisley Bar?
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 The Bob Paisley Bar compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and The Bob Paisley Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The Bob Paisley Bar 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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