Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merton
Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School 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 12 May 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Merton score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Merton ratings →
Address: The Sherwood School Abbotts Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JP
How it compares in Merton
That puts Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School among the 1,042 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 | 1,042 | 81% | ← Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 312 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 Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School 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 Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ama Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| AT & K - BP, Morrisons Daily, Costa Express & Greggs Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| After School Club @ Gonville Academy Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
Questions about Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School
What is Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School's food hygiene rating?
Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School 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 Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School last inspected?
Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 3 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 Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School?
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 Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School compare to other places in Merton?
81% of the 1,280 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School 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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