Washington has 334 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
94% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 86% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 27 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 22% of food businesses in Washington.
17 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
24 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 1,337 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 83 | 4.7/5 | 85% |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | 69 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
| 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 334 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Washington, out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In Washington, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 86% of rated businesses in Washington hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Washington 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 Washington was last updated on 13 May 2026.