What is the average food hygiene rating in Sutton?

The average food hygiene rating in Sutton is 4.56 out of 5, across 1,164 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Sutton compare with the national average for food hygiene?

74.2% of rated premises in Sutton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.5 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Sutton 248 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Sutton have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

864 food businesses in Sutton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.2% of the 1,164 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Sutton have a low hygiene rating?

44 food businesses in Sutton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Sutton food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Sutton (1,293 establishments on record, 1,164 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Sutton

In Sutton, 74.2% of 1,164 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.56/5. These figures cover 1,293 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Sutton has 864 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,164 rated premises (74.2%). 44 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 74.2%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -5.5 pp
National rank: 248 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Sutton

5★ Very Good

864 (74.2%)

4★ Good

150 (12.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

106 (9.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

24 (2.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

18 (1.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.2%)

Plus 30 awaiting inspection and 99 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 30 awaiting inspection and 99 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Sutton: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Sutton?: The average food hygiene rating in Sutton is 4.56 out of 5, across 1,164 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Sutton compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 74.2% of rated premises in Sutton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.5 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Sutton 248 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Sutton have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 864 food businesses in Sutton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.2% of the 1,164 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Sutton have a low hygiene rating?: 44 food businesses in Sutton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Sutton food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Sutton (1,293 establishments on record, 1,164 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Sutton

Whizz Kidz NurseryCaring Premises · 1A Vernon Road, Sutton · SM1 4QX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Full Moon PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 320 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton · SM5 1AF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Raw Deli WPRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 21 Central Road, Worcester Park · KT4 8EG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Lentils By LoveOther catering premises · SM4
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Caterlink Ltd At Rushy Meadow Primary SchoolOther catering premises · Rushy Meadow Primary Academy, Rushy Meadow Lane, Carshalton · SM5 2SG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Wallington Bowling ClubOther catering premises · 13 Grosvenor Road, Wallington · SM6 0EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
ISS Facilities @ Royal Marsden SuttonRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road, Sutton · SM2 5PT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Greenshaw High School KitchenSchool/college/university · Greenshaw High School, Grennell Road, Sutton · SM1 3DY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Greggs plcRetailers - other · 386 - 390 Middleton Road, Carshalton · SM5 1HP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
STSC CateringOther catering premises · 19 Devonshire Road, Sutton · SM2 5HH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 May 2026
El Desperado Mexican Grill And CantinaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 501 London Road, North Cheam · SM3 8JR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Domino's PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 119 Central Road, Worcester Park · KT4 8DY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Sutton

Favour Chicken Burger And RibsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 50 Stafford Road, Wallington · SM6 9AY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2026
Samosa walaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 66 Stafford Road, Wallington · SM6 9AY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 January 2026
Little Cottage At DingwallRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dingwall Motors, Beddington Farm Road, Beddington · CR0 4XB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2026
A To Z Fresh Sutton LimitedRetailers - other · Unit 13 Level 1, St Nicholas Centre, St Nicholas Way, Sutton · SM1 1NW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 May 2026
CostcutterRetailers - other · 364 - 366 Sutton Common Road, Sutton · SM3 9PL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 December 2025
Chase The Fish And ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 7 The Parade, Stafford Road, Wallington · SM6 8ND
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 December 2024
Al Rayan FoodRetailers - other · 174 Central Road, Worcester Park · KT4 8HQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2026
Clockhouse Convenience StoresRetailers - other · 16 Hillcrest Parade, The Mount, Coulsdon · CR5 2PS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 November 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,293 real Food Standards Agency records for Sutton, of which 1,164 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.