Elm Tree Farm Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sunderland
Elm Tree Farm Tearoom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 June 2025, 13 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: Elm Tree Farm, Washington Road, Sunderland, NE37 3HQ
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Elm Tree Farm Tearoom 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% | ← Elm Tree Farm Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Elm Tree Farm Tearoom 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 Elm Tree Farm Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2020 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| ASDA NEC - Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| A L & V Davidson Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2018 |
| Buttons Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Bombay Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Cactus Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| CafeK9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Elm Tree Farm Tearoom
What is Elm Tree Farm Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Elm Tree Farm Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 3 June 2025.
Is Elm Tree Farm Tearoom 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elm Tree Farm Tearoom last inspected?
Elm Tree Farm Tearoom was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 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 Elm Tree Farm Tearoom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elm Tree Farm Tearoom compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Elm Tree Farm Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Elm Tree Farm Tearoom 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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