Cheam Cafe Restaurant

3
Generally Satisfactory
Inspected: 2024-12-05

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Cheam Cafe Restaurant is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 832 London Road, North Cheam, SM3 9BJ, in the Sutton local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 December 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally Satisfactory). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
832 London Road, North Cheam
Postcode
SM3 9BJ
Local Authority
Sutton
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
372416

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Cheam Cafe Restaurant?

Cheam Cafe Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5, as assessed by Sutton.

What does a food hygiene rating of 3 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 3 means hygiene standards are generally satisfactory but some improvement is needed. The inspector found areas where standards could be raised, and the business should take steps to address these issues before the next inspection.

When was Cheam Cafe Restaurant last inspected?

Cheam Cafe Restaurant was last inspected on 2024-12-05. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Cheam Cafe Restaurant improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Cheam Cafe Restaurant located?

Cheam Cafe Restaurant is located at 832 London Road, North Cheam , SM3 9BJ, in the Sutton local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SM3 postcode area.