The Copse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merton
The Copse 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 15 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: Hillcross Primary School Ashridge Way, Morden, SM4 4EE
How it compares in Merton
That puts The Copse 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% | ← The Copse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Copse 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 The Copse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bavani Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Abbey House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Annex Abbey House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Authentic Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| AELTC Community Tennis Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| 40 Cakes Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Artisans Depot Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about The Copse
What is The Copse's food hygiene rating?
The Copse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 15 October 2025.
Is The Copse 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 The Copse last inspected?
The Copse was last inspected on 15 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 The Copse?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Copse compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and The Copse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects The Copse 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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