The Butterchurn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sutton
The Butterchurn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 January 2025, 17 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: The Butter Churn, Erskine Road, Sutton, SM1 3AS
How it compares in Sutton
That puts The Butterchurn 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% | ← The Butterchurn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Butterchurn 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 The Butterchurn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar-B-Q-Pit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Ayshea Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bella Italia Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Bab Bab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Al Hamd Halal Meat Sutton Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Achieve Together 3 The Green Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Bangkok Pad Thai Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about The Butterchurn
What is The Butterchurn's food hygiene rating?
The Butterchurn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 18 January 2025.
Is The Butterchurn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Butterchurn last inspected?
The Butterchurn was last inspected on 18 January 2025, 17 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 The Butterchurn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Butterchurn compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and The Butterchurn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects The Butterchurn 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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