Independent, Sunderland
Independent is a pub at 28, 27, Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE. Independent's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland council on 9 October 2023.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given - Address
- 28
27
Holmeside
Sunderland
SR1 3JE - Council
- Sunderland
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Independent’s food hygiene rating
Independent's rating is 2 years old.
We have checked Independent's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near Independent
- 5Josephs50 m
- 5Barge & Barrel100 m
- 5The Blandford110 m
- 4The William Jameson120 m
- 5Port of Call170 m
- 5Beehive190 m
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Questions about Independent
What is the food hygiene rating at Independent?
Independent's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland council on 9 October 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Independent?
Independent is at 28, 27, Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE, in Sunderland. Sunderland council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Josephs, about 50 m away.
What pubs are near Independent?
The closest pubs and bars to Independent are Josephs (50 m), Barge & Barrel (100 m) and The Blandford (110 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Independent's hygiene rating up to date?
Independent's rating is 2 years old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: Independent on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Sunderland council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.