B & M Homestore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sunderland
B & M Homestore holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2021, more than 5 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: B M, Toll Bar Road, Sunderland, SR2 9TH
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts B & M Homestore 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% | ← B & M Homestore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 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 366 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 B & M Homestore 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 B & M Homestore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Trade & Diy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2018 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Buddha Belly Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Bread Basket Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Athelstan Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Alexandra Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
Questions about B & M Homestore
What is B & M Homestore's food hygiene rating?
B & M Homestore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 29 January 2021.
Is B & M Homestore 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was B & M Homestore last inspected?
B & M Homestore was last inspected on 29 January 2021, more than 5 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 B & M Homestore?
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 B & M Homestore compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and B & M Homestore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects B & M Homestore 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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