Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Forge food hygiene rating
The Forge
The Farriers Forge
The Green
Washington
NE38 7AB Inspected 21 August 2026
The Green
Washington
NE38 7AB Inspected 21 August 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Sunderland
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Forge in Sunderland currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 21 August 2026. The Forge is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at The Farriers Forge, The Green, Washington, NE38 7AB.
- Business name
- The Forge
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 21 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 998153
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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
21 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The Forge has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 August 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 24 July 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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