Walter Smith Fine Foods Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sutton
Walter Smith Fine Foods Ltd 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 26 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Woodcote Green Nursery, 4A Woodmansterne Lane, Wallington, SM6 0SU
How it compares in Sutton
That puts Walter Smith Fine Foods Ltd among the 871 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 | 871 | 75% | ← Walter Smith Fine Foods Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 147 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Walter Smith Fine Foods Ltd 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 Walter Smith Fine Foods Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Care Group - 7 Hall Road Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Badgers Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Al-Hamd Halal Meat (Wallington) Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Aunty Connies Childcare Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Bandon Hill Breakfast And Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Akash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about Walter Smith Fine Foods Ltd
What is Walter Smith Fine Foods Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Walter Smith Fine Foods Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Walter Smith Fine Foods Ltd 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 Walter Smith Fine Foods Ltd last inspected?
Walter Smith Fine Foods Ltd was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Walter Smith Fine Foods Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Walter Smith Fine Foods Ltd compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and Walter Smith Fine Foods Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects Walter Smith Fine Foods Ltd 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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