The Pickled Fork food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merton
The Pickled Fork 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 15 September 2025, 9 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: 1B Windermere Avenue, Wimbledon, SW19 3EP
How it compares in Merton
That puts The Pickled Fork 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% | ← The Pickled Fork | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pickled Fork 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 Pickled Fork, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentic Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| 40 Cakes Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Artisans Depot Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Ban Yai Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Achieve Together Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about The Pickled Fork
What is The Pickled Fork's food hygiene rating?
The Pickled Fork has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 15 September 2025.
Is The Pickled Fork 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 The Pickled Fork last inspected?
The Pickled Fork was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 9 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 The Pickled Fork?
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 Pickled Fork compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and The Pickled Fork is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects The Pickled Fork 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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