Farmborough Court Intermediate Care Centre

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-17

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

Farmborough Court Intermediate Care Centre is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Brentford House, Brentford Avenue, Sunderland, SR5 4EU, in the Sunderland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 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 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Brentford House, Brentford Avenue, Sunderland
Postcode
SR5 4EU
Local Authority
Sunderland
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
651408

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Farmborough Court Intermediate Care Centre?

Farmborough Court Intermediate Care Centre 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 hospitals/childcare/caring 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 Farmborough Court Intermediate Care Centre last inspected?

Farmborough Court Intermediate Care Centre was last inspected on 2025-09-17. 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 Farmborough Court Intermediate Care Centre located?

Farmborough Court Intermediate Care Centre is located at Brentford House, Brentford Avenue, Sunderland , SR5 4EU, in the Sunderland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SR5 postcode area.