Hygienic food handling
Generally satisfactoryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Heron Foods food hygiene rating
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Sunderland
Major improvement necessary
Major improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.
At a glance
Heron Foods in Sunderland currently has a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 21 October 2025. Heron Foods is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at Herons Foods, Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR4 8AB.
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
21 October 2025
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for Heron Foods.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 October 2025 | 1 | Major improvement necessary | Current |
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