Josephs food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
Josephs 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 2 December 2022, 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: 29, Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Josephs 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% | ← Josephs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Josephs 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 Josephs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
| African Kitchen & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Josephs
What is Josephs's food hygiene rating?
Josephs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 2 December 2022.
Is Josephs 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 Josephs last inspected?
Josephs was last inspected on 2 December 2022, 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 Josephs?
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 Josephs compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Josephs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Josephs 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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