The Highwayman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
The Highwayman 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 16 November 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: The Licensee, The Highwayman, Lambton Village Centre, NE38 0QA
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts The Highwayman 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% | ← The Highwayman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Highwayman 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 The Highwayman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting Connections CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Cracked Bean Roastery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| A M F Bowling Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Am Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2019 |
Questions about The Highwayman
What is The Highwayman's food hygiene rating?
The Highwayman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 16 November 2023.
Is The Highwayman 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 The Highwayman last inspected?
The Highwayman was last inspected on 16 November 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 The Highwayman?
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 The Highwayman compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and The Highwayman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The Highwayman 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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