The Black Bush

Washington

Heads up: The Black Bush no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Sunderland. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 16 March 2020 by Sunderland.

What does this rating mean?

The Black Bush in Washington has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Village Lane,
Washington Village,
Washington,
NE38 7HY

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Black Bush. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Black Bush?

Food hygiene at The Black Bush is inspected by Sunderland, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.sunderland.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Black Bush

What is The Black Bush’s food hygiene rating?

The Black Bush has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 16 March 2020.

When was The Black Bush last inspected?

The Black Bush was last inspected by Sunderland on 16 March 2020.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

Has The Black Bush closed down?

The Black Bush no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Sunderland, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.