Rubes Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sutton
Rubes 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 27 August 2024, 22 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: 7 High Street, Carshalton, SM5 3AP
How it compares in Sutton
That puts Rubes 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% | ← Rubes 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 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 Rubes 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 Rubes Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Allsorts News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Badgers Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Bar-B-Q-Pit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Banstead Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Al-Hamd Halal Meat (Wallington) Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| 3B Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Rubes Cafe
What is Rubes Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Rubes Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 27 August 2024.
Is Rubes 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 Rubes Cafe last inspected?
Rubes Cafe was last inspected on 27 August 2024, 22 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 Rubes Cafe?
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 Rubes Cafe compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and Rubes Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects Rubes 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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