Shoulder of Mutton, Houghton-le-Spring

Shoulder of Mutton is a pub at Front Street, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH4 7DY. Shoulder of Mutton's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland council on 12 December 2025.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given
Address
Front Street
Houghton-Le-Spring
DH4 7DY
Council
Sunderland
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

Shoulder of Mutton’s food hygiene rating

Shoulder of Mutton's rating is 9 months old.

We have checked Shoulder of Mutton'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.

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Questions about Shoulder of Mutton

What is the food hygiene rating at Shoulder of Mutton?

Shoulder of Mutton's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland council on 12 December 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is Shoulder of Mutton?

Shoulder of Mutton is at Front Street, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH4 7DY, in Houghton-le-Spring. Sunderland council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Philadelphia, about 870 m away.

What pubs are near Shoulder of Mutton?

The closest pubs and bars to Shoulder of Mutton are The Philadelphia (870 m), Grey Horse (1.3 km) and Monument Pub (1.3 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is Shoulder of Mutton's hygiene rating up to date?

Shoulder of Mutton's rating is 9 months 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: Shoulder of Mutton 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.