Mellows Newsmart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sutton
Mellows Newsmart holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 June 2024, 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: 275 Stafford Road, Wallington, SM6 9BX
How it compares in Sutton
That puts Mellows Newsmart 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% | ← Mellows Newsmart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mellows Newsmart 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 Mellows Newsmart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandons Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Bandon Hill Breakfast And Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Akash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Aunty Connies Childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Asif Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Al-Hamd Halal Meat (Wallington) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| An Nam Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Anita's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about Mellows Newsmart
What is Mellows Newsmart's food hygiene rating?
Mellows Newsmart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 15 June 2024.
Is Mellows Newsmart 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mellows Newsmart last inspected?
Mellows Newsmart was last inspected on 15 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Mellows Newsmart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mellows Newsmart compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and Mellows Newsmart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects Mellows Newsmart 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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