A Paris Corner food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merton
A Paris Corner holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2026, 2 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Merton score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Merton ratings →
Address: Shop 7 Laings Corner London Road, Mitcham, CR4 2JA
How this rating has changed
A Paris Corner has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 2 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Merton
That puts A Paris Corner among the 1,042 places in Merton holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,042 | 81% | ← A Paris Corner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 312 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 A Paris Corner 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 A Paris Corner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| AFIA Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| AJ Brothers Express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Arome Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about A Paris Corner
What is A Paris Corner's food hygiene rating?
A Paris Corner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 2 July 2026.
Is A Paris Corner 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A Paris Corner last inspected?
A Paris Corner was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 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 A Paris Corner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A Paris Corner compare to other places in Merton?
81% of the 1,280 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and A Paris Corner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects A Paris Corner 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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A Paris Corner is one of 258 rated food businesses in Mitcham. See every hygiene rating in Mitcham →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.merton.gov.uk
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