Sutton General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire East
Sutton General Stores 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
This is a fresh result: Sutton General Stores was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Sutton Post Office 1 Tunnicliffe Road, Sutton, SK11 0EB
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Sutton General Stores among the 2,437 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,437 | 89% | ← Sutton General Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 360 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 General 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 Sutton General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollinhey Primary School School/college/university | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Church House Sutton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Henning Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Londis Lyme Green Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Bar27 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Lazy Joes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Fred's Cafe Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Sutton General Stores
What is Sutton General Stores's food hygiene rating?
Sutton General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Sutton General Stores 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 General Stores last inspected?
Sutton General Stores was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sutton General Stores?
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 General Stores compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,734 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Sutton General Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Sutton General 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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