Purkins Wine Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merton
Purkins Wine Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 174 Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2AF
How it compares in Merton
That puts Purkins Wine Bar among the 1,033 places in Merton holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,033 | 82% | ← Purkins Wine Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 171 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 275 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Purkins Wine Bar none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Purkins Wine Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Al Bayt Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Arome Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Aashna House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| AJ Brothers Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Amen Corner Newsagents & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Afro-Beats and Carib-Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Avocargo Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
Questions about Purkins Wine Bar
What is Purkins Wine Bar's food hygiene rating?
Purkins Wine Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Purkins Wine Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Purkins Wine Bar last inspected?
Purkins Wine Bar was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Purkins Wine Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Purkins Wine Bar compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Purkins Wine Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Purkins Wine Bar and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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