Merton has 1,190 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
93% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 80% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 34 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 41% of food businesses in Merton.
65 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
72 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wandsworth | 2,712 | 4.6/5 | 76% |
| Kingston upon Thames | 1,236 | 4.5/5 | 72% |
| Sutton (Sutton) | 1,124 | 4.5/5 | 72% |
| Wimbledon | 56 | 4.9/5 | 90% |
| Mitcham | 25 | 4.5/5 | 70% |
| Colliers Wood | 18 | 4.6/5 | 67% |
There are currently 1,190 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Merton, out of 620,618 rated establishments across the UK.
In Merton, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 80% of rated businesses in Merton hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Merton are carried out by Merton. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Merton was last updated on 16 May 2026.