Liking Chinese Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
Liking Chinese Take Away holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 January 2024, 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: 46, Sea Road, Sunderland, SR6 9BX
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Liking Chinese Take Away 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% | ← Liking Chinese Take Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Liking Chinese Take Away 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 Liking Chinese Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Chica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Best - One Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2018 |
| Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger / Mandu Guys / Hansik / Bibigo Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Alishaan By The Sea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
| Busy Bees At Sunderland - Fulwell Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Barbara Priestman 6th Form School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| A.J.Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Bellini Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Liking Chinese Take Away
What is Liking Chinese Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Liking Chinese Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 25 January 2024.
Is Liking Chinese Take Away 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Liking Chinese Take Away last inspected?
Liking Chinese Take Away was last inspected on 25 January 2024, 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 Liking Chinese Take Away?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Liking Chinese Take Away compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Liking Chinese Take Away is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Liking Chinese Take Away 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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