The Nightingale food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sutton
The Nightingale 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
This is a fresh result: The Nightingale was inspected on 23 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 53 Carshalton Road, Sutton, SM1 4LG
How it compares in Sutton
That puts The Nightingale 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 Nightingale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Nightingale 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 Nightingale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayshea Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Barons Lodge Sutton Caring Premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2026 |
| Ali Bey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Bangkok Pad Thai Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Bar-B-Q-Pit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bar & Block Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
Questions about The Nightingale
What is The Nightingale's food hygiene rating?
The Nightingale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 23 May 2026.
Is The Nightingale 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 Nightingale last inspected?
The Nightingale was last inspected on 23 May 2026, a month 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 Nightingale?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Nightingale compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and The Nightingale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects The Nightingale 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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