The Twisted Apron

Washington

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Twisted Apron scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 9 September 2026 by Sunderland.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Twisted Apron, from May 2019 to September 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2019 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Twisted Apron.

Food hygiene rating history for The Twisted Apron
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
13 May 2019	4 / 5	Good
26 March 2025	2 / 5	Improvement necessary
9 September 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Twisted Apron in Washington has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

24 Swan Road,
Swan,
Washington,
NE38 8JJ

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

Who inspects The Twisted Apron?

Food hygiene at The Twisted Apron 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 Twisted Apron

What is The Twisted Apron’s food hygiene rating?

The Twisted Apron has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 9 September 2026.

When was The Twisted Apron last inspected?

The Twisted Apron was last inspected by Sunderland on 9 September 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.