Food Hygiene Ratings in Sutton

1,315 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 74.5% rated "very good".

1,315
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
19
Rated 0 or 1
74.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good74.5%875
Good12.9%151
Satisfactory8.9%105
Improvement Needed2.0%24
Major Improvement1.4%17
Urgent Improvement0.2%2

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen31724.1%
Retailers - other24318.5%
Takeaway/sandwich shop19414.8%
Other catering premises18414.0%
Caring Premises15611.9%
School/college/university654.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub483.7%
Mobile caterer423.2%

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.

The source snapshot contains 1,315 registered food businesses for Sutton. Of these, 1,174 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 74.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 19 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Cuppa' ChaiiSM6 8QL0Jun 18, 2026
Favour Chicken Burger And RibsSM6 9AY0Feb 25, 2026
A To Z Fresh Sutton LimitedSM1 1NW1May 12, 2026
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
Chopstick HouseSM5 3NL1Apr 21, 2026
Clockhouse Convenience StoresCR5 2PS1Nov 14, 2025
Coffee Bean CollectionKT4 8HG1Dec 16, 2025
CostcutterSM3 9PL1Dec 17, 2025
Desi Bitez My SushiSM1 4HX1May 21, 2026
Favorite Fried ChickenSM5 1JQ1May 20, 2026
Fusion CafeSM6 9BT1Feb 17, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Sutton have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 875 food businesses in Sutton with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 74.5% 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