Port Of Call food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
Port Of Call holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 - 3 Park Lane, Sunderland, SR1 3NX
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Port Of Call 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% | ← Port Of Call | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Port Of Call 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 Port Of Call, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| African Kitchen & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Babaji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| Bianco Italian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
Questions about Port Of Call
What is Port Of Call's food hygiene rating?
Port Of Call has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 25 September 2024.
Is Port Of Call 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Port Of Call last inspected?
Port Of Call was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 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 Port Of Call?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Port Of Call compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Port Of Call is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Port Of Call 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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