Waitrose @ Dobbies Garden Centre
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Waitrose @ Dobbies Garden Centre is a retailers - other located at Woodcote Green Nursery, 4A Woodmansterne Lane, Wallington, SM6 0SU, in the Sutton local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Sutton oversees 1,330 registered food businesses, of which 77% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Sutton is 4.6 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Waitrose @ Dobbies Garden Centre?
Waitrose @ Dobbies Garden Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Sutton.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Waitrose @ Dobbies Garden Centre last inspected?
Waitrose @ Dobbies Garden Centre was last inspected on 2025-09-25. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Waitrose @ Dobbies Garden Centre located?
Waitrose @ Dobbies Garden Centre is located at Woodcote Green Nursery, 4A Woodmansterne Lane, Wallington , SM6 0SU, in the Sutton local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SM6 postcode area.