Houghton-le-Spring has 87 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
93% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 85% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, restaurant/cafe/canteen establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 10 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 26% of food businesses in Houghton-le-Spring.
4 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
4 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 1,370 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Washington | 338 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | 71 | 4.7/5 | 83% |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 68 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Fence Houses | 37 | 4.5/5 | 65% |
| Whitburn (South Tyneside) | 32 | 4.7/5 | 74% |
There are currently 87 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Houghton-le-Spring, out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In Houghton-le-Spring, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 85% of rated businesses in Houghton-le-Spring hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Houghton-le-Spring are carried out by Sunderland. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Houghton-le-Spring was last updated on 29 June 2026.