Independent food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
Independent holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 9 October 2023, more than 2 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: 28, 27, Holmeside, SR1 3JE
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Independent 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% | ← Independent | |
| 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 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 Independent 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 Independent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Amy's Winehouse Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about Independent
What is Independent's food hygiene rating?
Independent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 9 October 2023.
Is Independent 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Independent last inspected?
Independent was last inspected on 9 October 2023, more than 2 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 Independent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Independent compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Independent holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Independent 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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