Pillaiyar Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sutton
Pillaiyar Stores 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 5 October 2024, 21 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: 462 - 464 London Road, North Cheam, SM3 8JB
How it compares in Sutton
In Sutton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Pillaiyar Stores 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% | ← Pillaiyar Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pillaiyar Stores 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 Pillaiyar Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Sine UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Biryani boss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Aldi Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Beans And Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Asilia Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bangers and Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Auriol Junior School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Ashlong Cottage Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Pillaiyar Stores
What is Pillaiyar Stores's food hygiene rating?
Pillaiyar Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sutton Council on 5 October 2024.
Is Pillaiyar Stores 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 Pillaiyar Stores last inspected?
Pillaiyar Stores was last inspected on 5 October 2024, 21 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 Pillaiyar Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pillaiyar Stores compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, while Pillaiyar Stores holds a 3. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects Pillaiyar Stores 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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