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 September and October, the results were published in November.
1. PROPA
PROPA at Sheepfold Stables was given a five star rating after its inspection on November 9. | Sunderland Echo
2. The Sweet Petite
The Sweet Petite on High Street West was given a five star rating after being inspected November 6. | Sunderland Echo
3. Holy Duck
The Holy Duck at the Stack in Seaburn was given a five star rating after being inspected on October 30. | Tripadvisor
4. Jade Palace
Jade Palace in Pallion was given a five star rating following its inspection on on October 16. | Google Photo: Google