Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sunderland
Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 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: Archer Road, Sunderland, SR3 3DJ
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School) 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% | ← Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School) | |
| 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 Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School) 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 Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer's Court Caring Premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Archers Park Caring Premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Aryan's Pizza Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Board Inn / 88th Street/ Value Mighty/ Sin City Burger/ K-Town/ Chik Box/ Locked And Locked Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2025 |
| Buyrite Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2020 |
| Burgers&Wingz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| After School Club, Benedict Biscop Church Of England Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Benedict Biscop CE Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School)
What is Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School)'s food hygiene rating?
Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 9 March 2023.
Is Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School) 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School) last inspected?
Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School) was last inspected on 9 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 Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School)?
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 Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School) compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School) holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School) 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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