Fire On food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merton
Fire On 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 18 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: 224 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood, SW19 1AU
How it compares in Merton
That puts Fire On among the 1,033 places in Merton holding top marks, 81% 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 | 81% | ← Fire On | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 14% | ||
| 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 273 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Fire On 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 Fire On, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club School/college/university | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Antoinette Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| All Saints Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Ban Yai Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Banana Moon Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Al Forno Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Aya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Fire On
What is Fire On's food hygiene rating?
Fire On has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 18 October 2025.
Is Fire On 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 Fire On last inspected?
Fire On was last inspected on 18 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 Fire On?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fire On compare to other places in Merton?
81% of the 1,269 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Fire On is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Fire On 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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Fire On is one of 121 rated food businesses in Colliers Wood. See every hygiene rating in Colliers Wood →
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