Old Rutlishians Association food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merton
Old Rutlishians Association 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 17 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Old Rutlishians Association Poplar Road, Wimbledon, SW19 3JS
How it compares in Merton
That puts Old Rutlishians Association 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% | ← Old Rutlishians Association | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Old Rutlishians Association 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 Old Rutlishians Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentic Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Artisans Depot Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| 40 Cakes Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Banana Moon Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bar & Block Steak House Wimbledon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| 21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Ban Yai Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Old Rutlishians Association
What is Old Rutlishians Association's food hygiene rating?
Old Rutlishians Association has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 17 November 2023.
Is Old Rutlishians Association 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 Old Rutlishians Association last inspected?
Old Rutlishians Association was last inspected on 17 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Old Rutlishians Association?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Rutlishians Association compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Old Rutlishians Association is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Old Rutlishians Association 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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