The California (Ember Inns) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sutton
The California (Ember Inns) 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 28 October 2025, 8 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 California, 267 Brighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5SU
How it compares in Sutton
That puts The California (Ember Inns) 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 California (Ember Inns) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 California (Ember Inns) 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 California (Ember Inns), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Conservative Club Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2026 |
| Baithak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Baxterstorey At ICR Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| ABM Catering @ Overton Grange School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Achieve Together - 31 Egmont Road Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Achieve Together 33 Egmont Road Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| A - Z Afterschool Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Belmont House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about The California (Ember Inns)
What is The California (Ember Inns)'s food hygiene rating?
The California (Ember Inns) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 28 October 2025.
Is The California (Ember Inns) 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 California (Ember Inns) last inspected?
The California (Ember Inns) was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 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 California (Ember Inns)?
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 California (Ember Inns) compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and The California (Ember Inns) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects The California (Ember Inns) 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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