African Kitchen & Lounge
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
African Kitchen & Lounge is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Park Lane Deli, 17 - 18 Stockton Road, Sunderland, SR1 3NW, in the Sunderland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 November 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
- Park Lane Deli, 17 - 18 Stockton Road, Sunderland
- Postcode
- SR1 3NW
- Local Authority
- Sunderland
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1814794
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of African Kitchen & Lounge?
African Kitchen & Lounge 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 African Kitchen & Lounge last inspected?
African Kitchen & Lounge was last inspected on 2025-11-05. 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 African Kitchen & Lounge located?
African Kitchen & Lounge is located at Park Lane Deli, 17 - 18 Stockton Road, Sunderland , SR1 3NW, in the Sunderland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SR1 postcode area.