The Blue Mermaid food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Enfield
The Blue Mermaid holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 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: 147 Chase Side, Enfield, EN2 0PN
How it compares in Enfield
That puts The Blue Mermaid among the 1,251 places in Enfield holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,251 | 59% | ← The Blue Mermaid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 440 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 227 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 96 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 259 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 The Blue Mermaid 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 Blue Mermaid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arte Pizza Ristorante Pizzeria Other catering premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Blue Bella Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Big Basket Chase Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Baker Street Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Ada Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bitsnboba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Mermaid
What is The Blue Mermaid's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Mermaid has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Enfield Council on 25 October 2025.
Is The Blue Mermaid 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blue Mermaid last inspected?
The Blue Mermaid was last inspected on 25 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blue Mermaid?
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 The Blue Mermaid compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Mermaid is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects The Blue Mermaid 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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