Surma Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sutton
Surma Tandoori 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
This is a fresh result: Surma Tandoori was inspected on 24 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
87% of rated food businesses in Sutton score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Sutton ratings →
Address: 388 Sutton Common Road, Sutton, SM3 9PL
How this rating has changed
Surma Tandoori was re-inspected on 24 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Sutton
That puts Surma Tandoori among the 871 places in Sutton holding top marks, 74% 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 | 74% | ← Surma Tandoori | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 147 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 160 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Surma Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Achieve Together Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Bedelsford Chaucer Centre School Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Arya Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Babar Meat & Grocery Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Asilia Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Abbey House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Annex Abbey House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Surma Tandoori
What is Surma Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Surma Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 24 August 2026.
Is Surma Tandoori 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 Surma Tandoori last inspected?
Surma Tandoori was last inspected on 24 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sutton Council rather than by the business.
How does Surma Tandoori compare to other places in Sutton?
74% of the 1,170 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and Surma Tandoori is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects Surma Tandoori 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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