The Doxy Lad, Sunderland
The Doxy Lad is a pub at The Park, 15, William Doxford Centre, Sunderland, SR3 2NE. The Doxy Lad's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland council on 8 November 2019.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 6 years ago - Address
- The Park
15
William Doxford Centre
Sunderland
SR3 2NE - Council
- Sunderland
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Doxy Lad’s food hygiene rating
The Doxy Lad's rating is 6 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Doxy Lad'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 Doxy Lad
- 5The Prior330 m
- 5Oak Tree Farm950 m
- 4The Golden Fleece990 m
- 5Dolphin1.3 km
- 4Donkins1.5 km
- 5Board Inn / 88th Street/ Value Mighty/ Sin City Burger/ K-Town/ Chik Box/ Locked and Locked1.7 km
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Questions about The Doxy Lad
What is the food hygiene rating at The Doxy Lad?
The Doxy Lad's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland council on 8 November 2019. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Doxy Lad?
The Doxy Lad is at The Park, 15, William Doxford Centre, Sunderland, SR3 2NE, in Sunderland. Sunderland council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Prior, about 330 m away.
What pubs are near The Doxy Lad?
The closest pubs and bars to The Doxy Lad are The Prior (330 m), Oak Tree Farm (950 m) and The Golden Fleece (990 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Doxy Lad's hygiene rating up to date?
The Doxy Lad's rating is 6 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. 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 Doxy Lad 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.