Sutton Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Amber Valley
Sutton Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 180 Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 4JS
How it compares in Amber Valley
In Amber Valley, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Sutton Convenience Store sits behind roughly 790 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ← Sutton Convenience Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Sutton Convenience Store 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 Sutton Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Classic Canton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2022 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Alan's Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2017 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Amanda's Catering Van Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about Sutton Convenience Store
What is Sutton Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Sutton Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Amber Valley Council on 14 September 2023.
Is Sutton Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sutton Convenience Store last inspected?
Sutton Convenience Store was last inspected on 14 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sutton Convenience Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sutton Convenience Store compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Sutton Convenience Store holds a 4. 117 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Sutton Convenience Store 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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