Little Coffee Bean

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-04-22

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Little Coffee Bean is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Washington Leisure Centre, Washington Town Centre, Washington, NE38 7SS, in the Sunderland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 22 April 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Sunderland oversees 2,393 registered food businesses, of which 77% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Sunderland is 4.7 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
Washington Leisure Centre, Washington Town Centre, Washington
Postcode
NE38 7SS
Local Authority
Sunderland
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1568211

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Little Coffee Bean?

Little Coffee Bean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Sunderland.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Little Coffee Bean last inspected?

Little Coffee Bean was last inspected on 2025-04-22. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Little Coffee Bean located?

Little Coffee Bean is located at Washington Leisure Centre, Washington Town Centre, Washington , NE38 7SS, in the Sunderland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE38 postcode area.