Sunderland Food Bank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
Sunderland Food Bank 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 5 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: Elim Pentecostal Church, South Hill Crescent, Sunderland, SR2 7PD
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Sunderland Food Bank 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% | ← Sunderland Food Bank | |
| 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 Sunderland Food Bank 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 Sunderland Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle House School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Barbara Priestman Academy - School Kitchen & Cafe School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Ashlea Lodge Res. Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Babaji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Bianco Italian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| African Kitchen & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Afro-Naija Supermart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Sunderland Food Bank
What is Sunderland Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Sunderland Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 5 March 2020.
Is Sunderland Food Bank 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 Sunderland Food Bank last inspected?
Sunderland Food Bank was last inspected on 5 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 Sunderland Food Bank?
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 Sunderland Food Bank compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Sunderland Food Bank holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Sunderland Food Bank 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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