The Foundry International food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sutton
The Foundry International 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 2 September 2025, 10 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: 52 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, SM1 4DP
How it compares in Sutton
That puts The Foundry International 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% | ← The Foundry International | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Foundry International 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 The Foundry International, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hamd Halal Meat Sutton Ltd Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bab Bab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Ayshea Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Antonino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Bangkok Pad Thai Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bar & Block Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
Questions about The Foundry International
What is The Foundry International's food hygiene rating?
The Foundry International has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 2 September 2025.
Is The Foundry International 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 The Foundry International last inspected?
The Foundry International was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 The Foundry International?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Foundry International compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and The Foundry International is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects The Foundry International 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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