Cafe Del Mar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sutton
Cafe Del Mar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 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: 48 Stafford Road, Wallington, SM6 9AY
How it compares in Sutton
That puts Cafe Del Mar 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% | ← Cafe Del Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cafe Del Mar 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 Cafe Del Mar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Hamd Halal Meat (Wallington) Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Akash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Bandons Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Bandon Hill Breakfast And Afterschool Club School/college/university | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Aunty Connies Childcare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Active Care Group - 7 Hall Road Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Badgers Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Del Mar
What is Cafe Del Mar's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Del Mar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Cafe Del Mar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Del Mar last inspected?
Cafe Del Mar was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Cafe Del Mar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Del Mar compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Del Mar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects Cafe Del Mar 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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