The Slade Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sutton
The Slade Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road, Sutton, SM2 5PT
How it compares in Sutton
That puts The Slade Cafe 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 Slade Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Slade Cafe 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 Slade Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey At ICR Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Belmont Conservative Club Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2026 |
| Baithak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Achieve Together - 31 Egmont Road Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Achieve Together 33 Egmont Road Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| ABM Catering @ Overton Grange School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Beech Manor Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| A - Z Afterschool Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
Questions about The Slade Cafe
What is The Slade Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Slade Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 22 September 2023.
Is The Slade Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Slade Cafe last inspected?
The Slade Cafe was last inspected on 22 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Slade Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Slade Cafe compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and The Slade Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects The Slade Cafe 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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