The Botanist
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Botanist is a other catering premises located at Unit 1 Holiday Inn, Keel Square, Sunderland, SR1 3DS, in the Sunderland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 August 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 5 — 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. 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
- Other catering premises
- Address
- Unit 1 Holiday Inn, Keel Square, Sunderland
- Postcode
- SR1 3DS
- Local Authority
- Sunderland
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1686830
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Botanist?
The Botanist 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 other catering premises?
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 The Botanist last inspected?
The Botanist was last inspected on 2025-08-05. 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 The Botanist located?
The Botanist is located at Unit 1 Holiday Inn, Keel Square, Sunderland , SR1 3DS, in the Sunderland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SR1 postcode area.