Crafting Connections CIC
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Crafting Connections CIC is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Lambton Community Centre, Lambton Village Centre, Washington, NE38 0QA, in the Sunderland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 September 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
- Lambton Community Centre, Lambton Village Centre, Washington
- Postcode
- NE38 0QA
- Local Authority
- Sunderland
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1691573
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Crafting Connections CIC?
Crafting Connections CIC 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 Crafting Connections CIC last inspected?
Crafting Connections CIC was last inspected on 2025-09-03. 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 Crafting Connections CIC located?
Crafting Connections CIC is located at Lambton Community Centre, Lambton Village Centre, Washington , NE38 0QA, in the Sunderland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE38 postcode area.