
📍 12 areas · 2,311 establishments
Food Safety in Sunderland
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 5 April 2026
Sunderland has 2,311 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 81.65% hold a 5-star rating — a strong result for a major city.
4.7
Average Rating
out of 5
81.65%
5-Star Rated
1,887 places
92.73%
4 or 5 Stars
1.08%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
51,887
82%
4256
11%
3
118
2
25
1
22
0
3
🗺️ Establishment Map
Showing 6 establishments across Sunderland. Colour indicates hygiene rating.
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🏆 Safest Areas in Sunderland
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington East NE38 | 4.9 | 91.44% | 187 |
| 2 | Fulwell SR6 | 4.8 | 82.71% | 214 |
| 3 | Copt Hill DH5 | 4.8 | 87.68% | 203 |
| 4 | Southwick SR3 | 4.8 | 83.54% | 158 |
| 5 | Fulwell SR5 | 4.8 | 84.65% | 215 |
⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seaham SR7 | 4.5 | 72.11% | 0.8% |
| 2 | Pallion SR4 | 4.6 | 80.49% | 2.44% |
| 3 | Washington North NE36 | 4.6 | 73.53% | 0% |
| 4 | Washington East DH4 | 4.7 | 78.6% | 1.31% |
| 5 | Washington North NE37 | 4.7 | 82.01% | 0% |
🚨 Lowest Rated Establishments in Sunderland
| Business | Rating | Type | Area | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
China City SR5 2RP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Sunderland | 12 Dec 2025 |
May Ho Chinese Take Away DH4 4BD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Sunderland | 27 Nov 2025 |
Spice Corner SR4 7AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Sunderland | 17 Jul 2025 |
Better Bargain SR1 1SE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Sunderland | 20 Sept 2024 |
Chengs SR5 5HF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Sunderland | 2 Dec 2025 |
Empire SR4 8JJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Sunderland | 4 Feb 2026 |
Bobabru SR2 9QF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Sunderland | 11 Sept 2025 |
Heron Foods SR4 8AB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Sunderland | 21 Oct 2025 |
Mais Thai Takeway DH4 4QX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Sunderland | 21 Jan 2026 |
Family Shopper DH5 0AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Sunderland | 8 Jul 2025 |
All Areas in Sunderland
Washington East
NE38 · 187 rated
Fulwell
SR6 · 214 rated
Copt Hill
DH5 · 203 rated
Southwick
SR3 · 158 rated
Fulwell
SR5 · 215 rated
Washington East
DH4 · 229 rated
Washington North
NE37 · 139 rated
Hendon
SR1 · 234 rated
Hendon
SR2 · 201 rated
Pallion
SR4 · 246 rated
Washington North
NE36 · 34 rated
Seaham
SR7 · 251 rated
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