Chaplins food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
Chaplins 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 6 February 2025, 17 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: 40, Stockton Road, Sunderland, SR1 3NR
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Chaplins 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% | ← Chaplins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Chaplins 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 Chaplins, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babaji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| African Kitchen & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bianco Italian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
Questions about Chaplins
What is Chaplins's food hygiene rating?
Chaplins has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Chaplins 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 Chaplins last inspected?
Chaplins was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Chaplins?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Chaplins compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Chaplins is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Chaplins 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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