Food Safety in Southwick
158 establishments rated · 83.54% with 5 stars
Southwick is a former village and now a suburb on the north banks of the River Wear in Sunderland, in the county of Tyne and Wear, England, historically in County Durham. From 1894 to 1928, Southwick was administered by the Southwick-on-Wear Urban District Council, before being absorbed by Sunderland.
Southwick (SR3) is home to 158 rated food establishments in the Sunderland area of Sunderland. An impressive 83.54% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Southwick vs Sunderland Average
% of establishments with given rating · Sunderland average across 2,311 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Southwick
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop · SR3 1BP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Fern Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop · SR3 3PP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 May 2024 |
| 3 | Dhillon Fish Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop · SR3 4JT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13 Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Devitos Takeaway/sandwich shop · SR3 1HL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 Sept 2025 |
| 5 | Jessica Lily Bakes Other catering premises · SR3 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Karting North East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SR3 2PR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Oakfield Court Other catering premises · SR3 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 Feb 2018 |
| 8 | Fir Tree Lodge Caring Premises · SR3 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 27 May 2025 |
| 9 | Foxcover Filling Station Retailers - other · SR3 3NS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Tommy's Takeaway/sandwich shop · SR3 2NE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Dec 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Southwick
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
China Wok SR3 4BX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 Nov 2022 |
Thorndale Tandoori SR3 4JT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 Nov 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO