Mini Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Mini Mart holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 March 2023, more than 3 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: 43, Stockton Road, Sunderland, SR1 3NR
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Mini Mart sits behind roughly 1,634 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ← Mini Mart | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mini Mart 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 Mini Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babaji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| African Kitchen & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bianco Italian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
Questions about Mini Mart
What is Mini Mart's food hygiene rating?
Mini Mart has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 2 March 2023.
Is Mini Mart safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mini Mart last inspected?
Mini Mart was last inspected on 2 March 2023, more than 3 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 Mini Mart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mini Mart compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Mini Mart holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Mini Mart 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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