1,306 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 74.4% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Sutton are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Sutton currently has 1,306 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,163 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 74.4% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 15 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samosa wala | SM6 9AY | 0 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| A To Z Fresh Sutton Limited | SM1 1NW | 1 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Al Rayan Food | KT4 8HQ | 1 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Best Asia | SM6 9AP | 1 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Best One | SM5 3PZ | 1 | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Brazil Premium | SM1 2UE | 1 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Chase The Fish And Chips | SM6 8ND | 1 | Dec 06, 2024 |
| Clockhouse Convenience Stores | CR5 2PS | 1 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Coffee Bean Collection | KT4 8HG | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Costcutter | SM3 9PL | 1 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Gosto Fino | SM1 1EA | 1 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Little Cottage At Dingwall | CR0 4XB | 1 | Feb 05, 2026 |
| St Peter's News | SM3 9EY | 1 | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Sureyan Express | SM5 1AG | 1 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Tinas Minimarket | SM6 9AY | 1 | Nov 28, 2025 |
There are currently 865 food businesses in Sutton with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 74.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Sutton depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.