South Merstham has 37 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.5 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
88% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 73% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 6 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 24% of food businesses in South Merstham.
4 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
Showing 1–37 of 37 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon | 2,460 | 4.4/5 | 62% |
| Sutton (Sutton) | 1,124 | 4.5/5 | 73% |
| Reigate | 181 | 4.6/5 | 78% |
| Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) | 174 | 4.4/5 | 68% |
| Horley (Reigate and Banstead) | 138 | 4.3/5 | 62% |
| Tadworth and Epsom Downs | 118 | 4.5/5 | 68% |
There are currently 37 food businesses with hygiene ratings in South Merstham, out of 619,122 rated establishments across the UK.
In South Merstham, the average hygiene rating is 4.5/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 73% of rated businesses in South Merstham hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in South Merstham are carried out by Reigate and Banstead. 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 South Merstham was last updated on 13 May 2026.