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. Festive food hygiene ratings
The festive food hygiene ratings for Sunderland takeaways. | Google/Iconic Photo: Google/Iconic
2. The Pizza Shop
The Pizza Shop on Eden Terrace, Shiney Row, was given a five star rating following its inspection on December 11. | Google Photo: Google
3. Dave's Café
Dave's Café at Sunderland Lgv Ltd was given a four star rating following its inspection on November 10. | Submitted Photo: Submitted
4. City Slice
City Slice on Olive Street, Sunderland, was given a five star rating following its inspection on November 27. Photo: lsvsvl - stock.adobe.com