Grove Road School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sutton
Grove Road School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 36 - 46 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BT
How it compares in Sutton
That puts Grove Road School 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% | ← Grove Road School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Grove Road School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Bey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Bangkok Pad Thai Other catering premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Achieve Together Grove Caring Premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Bar & Block Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Antonino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Barons Lodge Sutton Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2026 |
Questions about Grove Road School
What is Grove Road School's food hygiene rating?
Grove Road School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Grove Road School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grove Road School last inspected?
Grove Road School was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sutton Council rather than by the business.
How does Grove Road School compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and Grove Road School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects Grove Road School 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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