Food hygiene ratings in Merton
Our data holds 1,582 food businesses in Merton, rated between 2019-04-04 and 2026-08-21. 65.7% (1,039) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 27 (1.7%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Merton 235th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Merton
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,039 | 65.7% |
| 4 (good) | 179 | 11.3% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 33 | 2.1% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 12 | 0.8% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 14 | 0.9% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 232 | 14.7% |
| Exempt | 72 | 4.6% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 605 | 73.9% |
| Retailers - other | 342 | 50.9% |
| Other catering premises | 135 | 28.9% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 | 64.8% |
| Caring Premises | 94 | 91.5% |
| School/college/university | 80 | 91.3% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 | 94.4% |
| Manufacturers/packers | 44 | 47.7% |
Food businesses rated per month in Merton
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Merton
The 20 most recent of 27. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-21 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | SW20 0AX |
| DanDan Wimbledon | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-11 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SW19 1RH |
| Five Guys | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-07-09 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SW19 1RQ |
| Maizbaan | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-29 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SM4 5BQ |
| Peter's | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-26 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CR4 2DD |
| PCG- Chicken and Grill Ltd | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-23 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CR4 2PF |
| Suvai Aruvi | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-04 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SW19 2BT |
| Spice of Raj | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-29 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SW19 2NX |
| Il Mulino Bakery/Delicatessen / Luigi Cafe’ | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-29 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SW17 9JR |
| S&Z Halal | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-29 | Retailers - other | CR4 3NB |
| Tony's | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-10 | Retailers - other | SW20 0RJ |
| Desi Delights | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-02 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SM4 5HJ |
| Tennessee Express | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-10 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SW19 1EQ |
| Abeka Market | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-06 | Retailers - other | CR4 3AA |
| Tradicao | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-07 | Retailers - other | SW19 1RE |
| Ranya Food Center | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-04 | Retailers - other | CR4 3NB |
| Roberts | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-11-10 | Retailers - other | CR4 2PA |
| Rajdoot Restaurant | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-10-28 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SW19 5EE |
| Yalini Supermarket | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-10-24 | Retailers - other | SW19 8LA |
| Jeroboams | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-10-18 | Retailers - other | SW19 5EG |
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Questions about Merton
How many food businesses in Merton are rated 5 (very good)?
1,039 of 1,582 food businesses in Merton (65.7%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-21.
Which food businesses in Merton are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
27 food businesses in Merton are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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