The latest data shows that 2,322 food businesses in Sunderland, the equivalent of 70.2%, have been given a five star rating from the Food Standards Agency.
The data, which was provided by the hospitality training company Paddl, shows the city’s eateries have an average Food Hygiene rating of 4.74 which is above the national average of 4.65.
This compares to South Tyneside, which has 69% of eateries rated 5 star at an average of 4.62, County Durham, which has 66.6% rated 5 star at an average of 4.63, Gateshead, which has 71.6% rated 5 star at an average of 4.75, and North Tyneside, which has 82.6% rated 5 star at an average 4.79
Newcastle has the lowest regional food hygiene average rating with 69.7% of establishments rated 5 five star at an average of 4.55.
Northumberland has the highest regional average rating of 4.87 with 80.4% of eateries rated 5 star.
The data comes as the Food Standards Agency has published its latest food hygiene ratings for 13 Sunderland eateries including cafes, takeaways, and restaurants with inspections taking place in June and July.
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 of these 13 Sunderland venues.
These are the ratings at the time of publication and are obviously subject to change
13. Smash & Dough
Smash & Dough in Sulgrave Washington was give a five star rating following its inspection on June 23. | Submitted Photo: Submitted
14. Bede Cafe at Monkwearmouth Hospital
Bede Cafe at Monkwearmouth Hospital was given a five star rating following its inspection on June 23.