Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sutton
Costcutter holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 55-57 Central Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8EB
How it compares in Sutton
In Sutton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter sits behind roughly 1,018 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 871 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 147 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 9% | ← Costcutter | |
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 139 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Costcutter none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlong Cottage Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Ashington House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Biryani boss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bon Sine UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Auriol Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Aldi Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bangers and Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Asilia Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sutton Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Costcutter safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sutton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costcutter?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter holds a 3. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects Costcutter and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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