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Empire Theatre food hygiene rating

Empire Theatre

High Street West
Sunderland
SR1 3EX
Inspected 13 January 2026

Food hygiene rating

Rated by Sunderland

Current
5

Very good

The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.

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At a glance

Business summary

Empire Theatre in Sunderland currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 13 January 2026. Empire Theatre is registered as an Other catering premises and is located at High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX.

Business name
Empire Theatre
Business type
Other catering premises
Local authority
Sunderland
Scheme
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Rating date
13 January 2026
FHRS ID
651272
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About this information

Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.

Latest inspection

Inspection details

13 January 2026

Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.

Hygienic food handling

Very good

Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.

Cleanliness and condition

Very good

Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.

Management of food safety

Very good

Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.

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Previous records

Rating history

There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for Empire Theatre.

Inspection dateRatingDescriptionStatus
13 January 2026 5 Very good Current