Tabaq Caterers food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merton
Tabaq Caterers 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 9 April 2026, 3 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: Shop 213 Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2AJ
How it compares in Merton
That puts Tabaq Caterers 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% | ← Tabaq Caterers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tabaq Caterers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Al Bayt Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Aashna House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Arome Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| AJ Brothers Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Amen Corner Newsagents & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Afro-Beats and Carib-Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Avocargo Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
Questions about Tabaq Caterers
What is Tabaq Caterers's food hygiene rating?
Tabaq Caterers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 9 April 2026.
Is Tabaq Caterers 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 Tabaq Caterers last inspected?
Tabaq Caterers was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merton Council rather than by the business.
How does Tabaq Caterers compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Tabaq Caterers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Tabaq Caterers 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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