Babylon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merton
Babylon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 8 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: 76 - 78 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, SW20 0AX
How it compares in Merton
That puts Babylon 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% | ← Babylon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Babylon 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 Babylon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afterschool Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| AELTC Community Tennis Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Alexander House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bavani Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Acorns After School Club Juniors School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Artisans Depot Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| Acacia Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Babylon
What is Babylon's food hygiene rating?
Babylon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Babylon 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Babylon last inspected?
Babylon was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 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 Babylon?
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 Babylon compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Babylon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Babylon 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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Babylon is one of 118 rated food businesses in Raynes Park. See every hygiene rating in Raynes Park →
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