The Glass Yard food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sunderland
The Glass Yard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: National Glass Centre, Liberty Way, Sunderland, SR6 0GL
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts The Glass Yard 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% | ← The Glass Yard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Glass Yard 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 The Glass Yard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bede's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Amigo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Albert's Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| Borough Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Bertos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Asiana Fusion Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bar Justice Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
Questions about The Glass Yard
What is The Glass Yard's food hygiene rating?
The Glass Yard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 11 March 2025.
Is The Glass Yard 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Glass Yard last inspected?
The Glass Yard was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 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 The Glass Yard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Glass Yard compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and The Glass Yard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The Glass Yard 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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