Ja Tasty Food Bank food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merton
Ja Tasty Food Bank 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 29 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: New Horizon Centre South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham
How it compares in Merton
That puts Ja Tasty Food Bank 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% | ← Ja Tasty Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Ja Tasty Food Bank 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 Ja Tasty Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club @ Gonville Academy Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Archie's Burger & Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Airah Care Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Affogato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Ama Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Andrew's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Ja Tasty Food Bank
What is Ja Tasty Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Ja Tasty Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 29 February 2024.
Is Ja Tasty Food Bank 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 Ja Tasty Food Bank last inspected?
Ja Tasty Food Bank was last inspected on 29 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Ja Tasty Food Bank?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ja Tasty Food Bank compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Ja Tasty Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Ja Tasty Food Bank 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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