Grill House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
Grill House holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 October 2025, 9 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: Penlea, 5 Victoria Road, Washington, NE37 2SY
How it compares in Sunderland
A 2 is rare: only 20 of 1,946 rated places in Sunderland score this low, about one in 97. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ← Grill House | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Grill House the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Grill House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Chimps Childcare Ltd Other catering premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Concord Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Auntie's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bird Pub/bar/nightclub | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2025 |
| Cream Curls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| CafeK9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Cactus Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Grill House
What is Grill House's food hygiene rating?
Grill House has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Sunderland Council on 13 October 2025.
Is Grill House safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Grill House last inspected?
Grill House was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 9 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 Grill House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grill House compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Grill House holds a 2. 20 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Grill House 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Sunderland, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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