Hilton Garden Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Sunderland
Hilton Garden Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2024, 20 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: Hilton Garden Hotel, Vaux Brewery Way, Sunderland, SR5 1SU
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Hilton Garden Inn 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% | ← Hilton Garden Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hilton Garden Inn 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 Hilton Garden Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany House Caring Premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Bertos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Bede's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Asiana Fusion Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Amigo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| A.J.Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Artistic Flare. Crafts, Chats And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Hilton Garden Inn
What is Hilton Garden Inn's food hygiene rating?
Hilton Garden Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Hilton Garden Inn 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hilton Garden Inn last inspected?
Hilton Garden Inn was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 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 Hilton Garden Inn?
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 Hilton Garden Inn compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Hilton Garden Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Hilton Garden Inn 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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