Food hygiene ratings in Mitcham
There are 258 food businesses in Mitcham with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Merton Council. A further 33 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Mitcham
72% of rated businesses in Mitcham hold the top score of 5, and 91% hold a 4 or better. 10 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Merton as a whole, 81% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Mitcham does worse, by 9 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 163 | 72% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 19% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Mitcham
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Abeka Market Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 February 2026 |
| PCG- Chicken and Grill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 June 2026 |
| Roberts Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 November 2025 |
| S&Z Halal Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 April 2026 |
| Cravings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 May 2025 |
| Hammad Ali Halal Meat Ltd Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 October 2025 |
| Hashim Halal and Supermarket Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 18 February 2025 |
| Nobi Halal Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 May 2025 |
| Peter's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 June 2026 |
| Ranya Food Center Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 December 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Mitcham
How many food businesses in Mitcham have a hygiene rating?
258 food businesses in Mitcham have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Merton Council. 225 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Mitcham?
72% of rated businesses in Mitcham hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Mitcham?
10 food businesses in Mitcham hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 4 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Mitcham?
Environmental health officers at Merton Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Merton
- Wimbledon 506 places
- Morden 183 places
- Colliers Wood 121 places
- Raynes Park 119 places
- New Malden 44 places
- Tooting 33 places
- Streatham 31 places
Food businesses in Mitcham
- 7 Days 5 - Very good
- A Paris Corner 5 - Very good
- Abbys Grill Peri Peri 5 - Very good
- Abeka Market 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Abel & Cole Ltd 5 - Very good
- Acacia Adventure Playground 4 - Good
- Acorn Residential Home 5 - Very good
- AFIA Cuisine 5 - Very good
- Alzheimers Society Exempt
- Amazon UK Services Ltd Awaiting inspection
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Astrum Wine Cellars Exempt
- Barons Lodge Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Be Different Federation at William Morris Primary School 5 - Very good
- Beecholme House & Cafe 5 - Very good
- Benedict Academy 5 - Very good
- Best One Mini Market 4 - Good
- Bib's Esfihas Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bistro Przy Rondzie 5 - Very good
- Bounceagogo Events 5 - Very good
- Breakfast and After School Club 5 - Very good
- Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School 5 - Very good
- Burak Kebab House 5 - Very good
- Canada Square Food t/a Natural Fitness Food 5 - Very good
- Canons Leisure Centre Exempt
- Cater Link at 5 - Very good
- Cater Link at Beecholme Primary School 5 - Very good
- Cater Link at Bond Primary School 5 - Very good
- Cater Link at Cranmer Primary School 5 - Very good
- Cater Link at Gorring Park Primary School 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.