Fulwell Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sunderland
Fulwell Infant School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen 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: Ebdon Lane, Sunderland, SR6 8ED
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Fulwell Infant School 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% | ← Fulwell Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fulwell Infant School 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 Fulwell Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alishaan By The Sea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
| Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger / Mandu Guys / Hansik / Bibigo Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Boca Chica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Best - One Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2018 |
| Busy Bees At Sunderland - Fulwell Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Barbara Priestman 6th Form School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bellini Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| A.J.Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
Questions about Fulwell Infant School
What is Fulwell Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Fulwell Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 25 January 2024.
Is Fulwell Infant School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fulwell Infant School last inspected?
Fulwell Infant School 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 Fulwell Infant School?
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 Fulwell Infant School compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Fulwell Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Fulwell Infant School 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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