Constance Newsagent And Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sutton
Constance Newsagent And Post Office 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 24 July 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: 48 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam, SM2 7AJ
How it compares in Sutton
In Sutton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Constance Newsagent And Post Office sits behind roughly 871 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 871 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 147 | 13% | ← Constance Newsagent And Post Office | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Constance Newsagent And Post Office 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 Constance Newsagent And Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born to bronze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Aatish Lebanese Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Airtel Express Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| AVRA Greek Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Beans And Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Belmont House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Achieve Together Cheam Road Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Alls Well Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
Questions about Constance Newsagent And Post Office
What is Constance Newsagent And Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Constance Newsagent And Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sutton Council on 24 July 2023.
Is Constance Newsagent And Post Office 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 Constance Newsagent And Post Office last inspected?
Constance Newsagent And Post Office was last inspected on 24 July 2023, 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 Constance Newsagent And Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Constance Newsagent And Post Office compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, while Constance Newsagent And Post Office holds a 4. 147 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects Constance Newsagent And Post Office 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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