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Food Hygiene Ratings in Merton
In Merton, 81.1% of 1,276 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.74/5. These figures cover 1,531 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Merton has 1,035 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,276 rated premises (81.1%). 21 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 June 2026.
Rating distribution in Merton
Plus 182 awaiting inspection and 73 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 182 awaiting inspection and 73 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene ratings by area in Merton
Top-rated places in Merton
- Power Centre Church Food BankDistributors/Transporters · 238 - 240 London Road, Mitcham, Merton · CR4 3HD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Bavani Care HomeCaring Premises · The Elms 142 - 144 Elm Walk, Raynes Park, Merton · SW20 9EG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Hatay RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 94 - 96 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, Merton · SW20 0AY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Kings CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 556 Kingston Road, Raynes Park, Merton · SW20 8DR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- The Olive & Thai Café 46Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 46 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, Merton · SW20 0LA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Three ApesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 26 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, Merton · SW20 8ND5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Places needing improvement in Merton
- Tennessee ExpressTakeaway/sandwich shop · 242 Merton Road, Wimbledon, Merton · SW19 1EQ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026
- Tony'sRetailers - other · 348 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, Merton · SW20 0RJ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 April 2026
- Mazar Take AwayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 234 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood, Merton · SW19 1AU1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 August 2025
- Star KebabTakeaway/sandwich shop · 366 Grove Road, Mitcham, Merton · CR4 1AB1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 July 2025
- RobertsRetailers - other · 2 Upper Green East, Mitcham, Merton · CR4 2PA1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 November 2025
- Desi DelightsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 21 Morden Court Parade London Road, Morden, Merton · SM4 5HJ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 March 2026
- Abeka MarketRetailers - other · 1 - 3 Upper Green West, Mitcham, Merton · CR4 3AA1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2026
- Merton Off Licence LtdRetailers - other · 22 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood, Merton · SW19 1DN1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 August 2025
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,531 real Food Standards Agency records for Merton, of which 1,276 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.