The Black Bush, Washington Village
The Black Bush is a pub at The Licensee, Village Lane, Washington Village, NE38 7HY. The Black Bush's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland council on 2 October 2024.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- The Licensee
Village Lane
Washington Village
NE38 7HY - Council
- Sunderland
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Black Bush’s food hygiene rating
The Black Bush's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked The Black Bush'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 The Black Bush
- 5The Steps290 m
- 5The Cross Keys430 m
- 5The Oasis710 m
- 5The Stella880 m
- 5NE38 Sports Bar900 m
- 5Victoria Inn910 m
Questions about The Black Bush
What is the food hygiene rating at The Black Bush?
The Black Bush's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland council on 2 October 2024. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Black Bush?
The Black Bush is at The Licensee, Village Lane, Washington Village, NE38 7HY, in Washington Village. Sunderland council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Steps, about 290 m away.
What pubs are near The Black Bush?
The closest pubs and bars to The Black Bush are The Steps (290 m), The Cross Keys (430 m) and The Oasis (710 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Black Bush's hygiene rating up to date?
The Black Bush's rating is 1 year 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: The Black Bush 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.