Sunderland, Unparished Area has 30 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
96% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 93% achieving the top rating of 5.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 30% of food businesses in Sunderland, Unparished Area.
1 establishment has been inspected in the last 90 days.
3 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–30 of 30 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 1,370 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Washington | 338 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 87 | 4.7/5 | 85% |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | 71 | 4.7/5 | 83% |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 68 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Fence Houses | 37 | 4.5/5 | 65% |
There are currently 30 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Sunderland, Unparished Area, out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In Sunderland, Unparished Area, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 93% of rated businesses in Sunderland, Unparished Area hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Sunderland, Unparished Area 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 Sunderland, Unparished Area was last updated on 29 June 2026.