Chow's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sutton
Chow's 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 9 December 2025, 7 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: 151 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2EZ
How it compares in Sutton
That puts Chow's 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% | ← Chow's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chow's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alls Well Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| BP Garage Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bab Bab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Achieve Together 3 The Green Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Antonino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Achieve Together Cheam Road Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Al Hamd Halal Meat Sutton Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Chow's
What is Chow's's food hygiene rating?
Chow's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Chow's 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 Chow's last inspected?
Chow's was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sutton Council rather than by the business.
How does Chow's compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and Chow's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects Chow's 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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