Swanton Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sunderland
Swanton Care holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 March 2023, 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: All Saints Vicarage, Church Road, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9AJ
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Swanton Care 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% | ← Swanton Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Swanton Care 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 Swanton Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eppleton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Kids Fun Club School/college/university | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Dulai's News & Booze Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| Hope Bank View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Elizabeth Fleming Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Discount Store Unit 2 Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Buns \& Slices Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Swanton Care
What is Swanton Care's food hygiene rating?
Swanton Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 23 March 2023.
Is Swanton Care 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swanton Care last inspected?
Swanton Care was last inspected on 23 March 2023, 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 Swanton Care?
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 Swanton Care compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Swanton Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Swanton Care 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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Swanton Care is one of 276 rated food businesses in Houghton-le-Spring. See every hygiene rating in Houghton-le-Spring →
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