Priory Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sutton
Priory Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 April 2025, 15 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: 118 Church Hill Road, North Cheam, SM3 8NA
How it compares in Sutton
That puts Priory Cafe 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% | ← Priory Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Priory Cafe 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 Priory Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Sine UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Biryani boss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Aldi Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Alls Well Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| Beans And Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| AVRA Greek Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Airtel Express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Aatish Lebanese Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Priory Cafe
What is Priory Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Priory Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 11 April 2025.
Is Priory Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Priory Cafe last inspected?
Priory Cafe was last inspected on 11 April 2025, 15 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 Priory Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Priory Cafe compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and Priory Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects Priory Cafe 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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