Sunderland has 1,372 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
92% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 82% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.9 across 93 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 22% of food businesses in Sunderland.
33 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
34 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 38 | 4.5/5 | 65% |
| Whitburn (South Tyneside) | 32 | 4.7/5 | 74% |
There are currently 1,372 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Sunderland, out of 638,080 rated establishments across the UK.
In Sunderland, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 82% of rated businesses in Sunderland hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Sunderland 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 was last updated on 2 July 2026.