Ratings are scored from 0, which indicates urgent improvement is required, up to 5, which is very good.
Check out the list below to see the scores given to each venue.
These are the ratings at the time of publication and are obviously subject to change. Whilst some of the inspections took place in October and November, the results were published in December.
1. Smugglers Coffee Co
Smugglers Coffee Co on St Luke's Terrace, Pallion, was given a five star rating following its inspection on December 16. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Blacks Corner Tram Shelter
Blacks Corner Tram Shelter on Whitburn Road was given a five star rating following its inspection on December 15. | Sunderland Echo
3. Tesco Extra, Sunderland Retail Park
Tesco Extra customer café at Sunderland Retail Park, was given a five star rating following its inspection on December 10. Photo: Other 3rd Party
4. Sunderland College City Bistro
Sunderland College City Campus's City Bistro was given a five star rating following its inspection on December 8. Photo: Stu Norton