Benhill Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sutton
Benhill Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 January 2024, 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: 36 - 38 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, SM1 4DA
How it compares in Sutton
In Sutton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Benhill Stores sits behind roughly 871 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 871 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 147 | 13% | ← Benhill Stores | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Benhill 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 Benhill Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hamd Halal Meat Sutton Ltd Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Antonino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Bab Bab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bar & Block Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Bangkok Pad Thai Other catering premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Ayshea Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Benhill Stores
What is Benhill Stores's food hygiene rating?
Benhill Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sutton Council on 11 January 2024.
Is Benhill Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Benhill Stores last inspected?
Benhill Stores was last inspected on 11 January 2024, 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 Benhill 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Benhill Stores compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, while Benhill Stores holds a 4. 147 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects Benhill 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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