Bargain Buys food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sutton
Bargain Buys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 July 2024, 23 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: 14 Wallington Square, Wallington, SM6 8RG
How it compares in Sutton
That puts Bargain Buys among the 872 places in Sutton holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 872 | 75% | ← Bargain Buys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 9% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Bargain Buys 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 Bargain Buys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Hamd Halal Meat (Wallington) Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Akash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Badgers Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Bandons Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Bandon Hill Breakfast And Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Active Care Group - 7 Hall Road Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aunty Connies Childcare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Allsorts News Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about Bargain Buys
What is Bargain Buys's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Buys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 20 July 2024.
Is Bargain Buys safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bargain Buys last inspected?
Bargain Buys was last inspected on 20 July 2024, 23 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 Bargain Buys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bargain Buys compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and Bargain Buys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects Bargain Buys 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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