Food Hygiene Ratings in Sutton

1,306 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 74.4% rated "very good".

1,306
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
15
Rated 0 or 1
74.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good74.4%865
Good13.2%154
Satisfactory9.1%106
Improvement Needed2.0%23
Major Improvement1.2%14
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen31824.3%
Retailers - other24919.1%
Takeaway/sandwich shop19214.7%
Other catering premises17613.5%
Caring Premises15111.6%
School/college/university634.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub483.7%
Mobile caterer433.3%

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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Samosa walaSM6 9AY0Jan 20, 2026
A To Z Fresh Sutton LimitedSM1 1NW1Dec 17, 2024
Al Rayan FoodKT4 8HQ1Jan 15, 2026
Best AsiaSM6 9AP1Dec 10, 2025
Best OneSM5 3PZ1Mar 10, 2025
Brazil PremiumSM1 2UE1Jan 22, 2026
Chase The Fish And ChipsSM6 8ND1Dec 06, 2024
Clockhouse Convenience StoresCR5 2PS1Nov 14, 2025
Coffee Bean CollectionKT4 8HG1Dec 16, 2025
CostcutterSM3 9PL1Dec 17, 2025
Gosto FinoSM1 1EA1Mar 13, 2025
Little Cottage At DingwallCR0 4XB1Feb 05, 2026
St Peter's NewsSM3 9EY1Sep 12, 2023
Sureyan ExpressSM5 1AG1Apr 16, 2025
Tinas MinimarketSM6 9AY1Nov 28, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Sutton have a 5 rating?+

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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Sutton?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Sutton?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies