Food hygiene ratings in Sunderland
73% of the 308 rated takeaways in Sunderland hold a 5 food hygiene rating, out of 2,298 food businesses on the register. Most often marked down for management and records. Updated from the Food Standards Agency register.
Sunderland takeaways
Printed 4 November 2026
- On the register
- 374
- Rated 5
- 73%
- Average rating
- 4.5
- Waiting for a first visit
- 64
How the ratings split in Sunderland
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
5 is very good, 0 means urgent improvement is needed.
Takeaways
73% rated 5, average 4.5
308 rated, 64 waiting for a first inspection
Restaurants and cafes
90% rated 5, average 4.8
324 rated, 43 waiting for a first inspection
Pubs and bars
77% rated 5, average 4.7
183 rated, 11 waiting for a first inspection
Mobile caterers
94% rated 5, average 4.9
123 rated, 25 waiting for a first inspection
All food businesses
84% rated 5, average 4.7
1,928 rated, 271 waiting for a first inspection
Where Sunderland takeaways lose points
Share of 307 rated takeaways that need to improve
- 22%Management and recordsA written food safety system that is followed
- 17%Building and cleaningCleaning, layout, lighting, ventilation, hand washing
- 14%Food handlingPreparing, cooking, cooling and storing food safely
271
New on the register
Waiting for a first inspection, 64 of them takeaways
15%
Not checked for 2+ years
Of rated takeaways. Councils can re-inspect, usually for a fee
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Food hygiene ratings in Sunderland: questions
What percentage of takeaways in Sunderland have a 5 hygiene rating?
73% of the 308 rated takeaways in Sunderland hold a 5, and the average rating is 4.5. The figure was worked out on 4 November 2026 from the Food Standards Agency register.
How do I find food hygiene ratings in my area in Sunderland?
Every food business in Sunderland is on the Food Standards Agency register, and its rating is listed by business name and postcode on the FSA site. This page shows how ratings split across takeaways, restaurants and cafes in Sunderland. If you run a food business, enter it in Analyse to compare it with the places around you.
What are the local takeaway hygiene ratings in Sunderland?
374 takeaways in Sunderland are on the register. 73% of the 308 rated ones hold a 5, the average takeaway rating is 4.5, and 64 are waiting for a first inspection.
How is a food hygiene rating decided?
An inspector from the local council scores three areas: how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the building and cleaning, and how the business manages food safety, including written records. The scores combine into a rating from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good).
How can a Sunderland takeaway improve its hygiene rating?
Fix the points the inspector raised, keep your food safety records up to date, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Some councils charge a fee for this. Across Sunderland takeaways, management and records is the area most often marked down.
How often is this page updated?
The figures are worked out again every day from the Food Standards Agency register. This page was last updated on 4 November 2026.
Worked out on 4 November 2026 from the Food Standards Agency register for Sunderland, which includes inspections up to 22 October 2026. Contains public sector information from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.