Dame Dorothy Primary

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-02

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Dame Dorothy Primary is a school/college/university located at Dock Street, Sunderland, SR6 0EA, in the Sunderland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 March 2026, 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 5 — 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. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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
School/college/university
Address
Dock Street, Sunderland
Postcode
SR6 0EA
Local Authority
Sunderland
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
651369

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Dame Dorothy Primary?

Dame Dorothy Primary 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 school/college/university?

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 Dame Dorothy Primary last inspected?

Dame Dorothy Primary was last inspected on 2026-03-02. 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 Dame Dorothy Primary located?

Dame Dorothy Primary is located at Dock Street, Sunderland , SR6 0EA, in the Sunderland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SR6 postcode area.