Shiney Row and Penshaw has 69 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
90% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 81% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 8 inspected premises.
Takeaway/sandwich shop is the most common category, accounting for 25% of food businesses in Shiney Row and Penshaw.
7 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
In the last 30 days, 1 establishment improved its rating and 8 were newly inspected.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 1,337 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Washington | 334 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 83 | 4.7/5 | 85% |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 67 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Fence Houses | 37 | 4.4/5 | 65% |
| Whitburn (South Tyneside) | 31 | 4.7/5 | 74% |
There are currently 69 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Shiney Row and Penshaw, out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In Shiney Row and Penshaw, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 81% of rated businesses in Shiney Row and Penshaw hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Shiney Row and Penshaw 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 Shiney Row and Penshaw was last updated on 13 May 2026.