1,603 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 82.7% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Merton are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,603 registered food businesses for Merton. Of these, 1,280 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 82.7% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 11 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abeka Market | CR4 3AA | 1 | Feb 06, 2026 |
| Co-op | SW20 0AX | 1 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Il Mulino Bakery/Delicatessen / Luigi Cafe’ | SW17 9JR | 1 | May 29, 2026 |
| Maizbaan | SM4 5BQ | 1 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Merton Off Licence Ltd | SW19 1DN | 1 | Aug 04, 2025 |
| PCG- Chicken and Grill Ltd | CR4 2PF | 1 | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Roberts | CR4 2PA | 1 | Nov 10, 2025 |
| S&Z Halal | CR4 3NB | 1 | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Suvai Aruvi | SW19 2BT | 1 | Jun 04, 2026 |
| Tennessee Express | SW19 1EQ | 1 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Tony's | SW20 0RJ | 1 | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Jeroboams | SW19 5EG | 2 | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Jovan Foods | CR4 2PA | 2 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nobi Halal | CR4 3HA | 2 | May 08, 2025 |
| Peter's | CR4 2DD | 2 | Jun 26, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,059 food businesses in Merton with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 82.7% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Merton depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.