Sutton St James Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
Sutton St James Convenience Store 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 5 November 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: Sutton St James Store Ltd 57 - 59 Chapel Gate, Sutton St James, Spalding, PE12 0EF
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Sutton St James Convenience Store among the 614 places in South Holland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 614 | 86% | ← Sutton St James Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Sutton St James Convenience Store 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 Sutton St James Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| N W Roffe & Daughters Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Sutton St. James Village Hall Other catering premises | 54 yards away | Exempt | |
| Sutton St James Baptist Church Other catering premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Harlie-quinn farm shop Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Sutton St James CP School School/college/university | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Sutton St James Pre-School Caring Premises | 268 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Sutton St James Convenience Store
What is Sutton St James Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Sutton St James Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Sutton St James Convenience Store 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 Sutton St James Convenience Store last inspected?
Sutton St James Convenience Store was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sutton St James Convenience Store?
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 Sutton St James Convenience Store compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Sutton St James Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Sutton St James Convenience Store 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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