Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen

Food Hygiene Rating for Cafe Life

Cafe Life is located in the town of Washington.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Wed 6 May 2026NE38 7LPfhrs

Very Good

Location

Address

Washington Mind (The Life House), Grasmere Terrace, Columbia, Washington

WASHINGTON NE38

Local authority

sunderland

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Structural Compliance

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Confidence in Management

Good (5)

Reasonable record of compliance. Satisfactory documented Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating: 5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection: 6 May 2026
FHRS ID: 1500276
Business type: Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name: Cafe Life
Address: Washington Mind (The Life House), Grasmere Terrace, Columbia, Washington
Responsible local authority: sunderland

Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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