Fountains Fish And Chips

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2023-03-07

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Fountains Fish And Chips is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 1, Exmouth Square, Sunderland, SR5 2QQ, in the Sunderland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 March 2023, 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 takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
1, Exmouth Square, Sunderland
Postcode
SR5 2QQ
Local Authority
Sunderland
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
651805

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Fountains Fish And Chips?

Fountains Fish And Chips 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 takeaway/sandwich shop?

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 Fountains Fish And Chips last inspected?

Fountains Fish And Chips was last inspected on 2023-03-07. 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 Fountains Fish And Chips located?

Fountains Fish And Chips is located at 1, Exmouth Square, Sunderland , SR5 2QQ, in the Sunderland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SR5 postcode area.