Elka food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merton
Elka 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 14 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: 11 London Road, Tooting, SW17 9JR
How it compares in Merton
That puts Elka among the 1,033 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 | 1,033 | 81% | ← Elka | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 14% | ||
| 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 273 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 Elka 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 Elka, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Brothers Express Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Arome Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Amen Corner Newsagents & Post Office Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Afro-Beats and Carib-Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| After School Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Tooting Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| 3 Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Elka
What is Elka's food hygiene rating?
Elka has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Elka 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 Elka last inspected?
Elka was last inspected on 14 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 Elka?
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 Elka compare to other places in Merton?
81% of the 1,269 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Elka is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Elka 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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