JKS Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sutton
JKS Express holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 November 2024, 20 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: 66 Manor Road, Wallington, SM6 0AB
How it compares in Sutton
A 2 is rare: only 25 of 1,168 rated places in Sutton score this low, about one in 47. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 871 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 147 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ← JKS Express | |
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 JKS Express the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to JKS Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allsorts News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Al-Hamd Halal Meat (Wallington) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Akash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Badgers Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Bandons Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Atlas Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bandon Hill Breakfast And Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
Questions about JKS Express
What is JKS Express's food hygiene rating?
JKS Express has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Sutton Council on 9 November 2024.
Is JKS Express safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was JKS Express last inspected?
JKS Express was last inspected on 9 November 2024, 20 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 JKS Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does JKS Express compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, while JKS Express holds a 2. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects JKS Express 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Sutton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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