Three Apes food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merton
Three Apes 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
This is a fresh result: Three Apes was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 26 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, SW20 8ND
How it compares in Merton
That puts Three Apes 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% | ← Three Apes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Three Apes 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 Three Apes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Afterschool Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Artisans Depot Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| 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 |
Questions about Three Apes
What is Three Apes's food hygiene rating?
Three Apes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Three Apes 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 Three Apes last inspected?
Three Apes was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Three Apes?
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 Three Apes compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Three Apes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Three Apes 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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Three Apes is one of 118 rated food businesses in Raynes Park. See every hygiene rating in Raynes Park →
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