Lonesome Food Bank food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Merton
Lonesome Food Bank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Lonesome Primary School Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1SD
How it compares in Merton
That puts Lonesome 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% | ← Lonesome 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 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 Lonesome 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 Lonesome Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avocargo Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Aashna House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| AFIA Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Al Bayt Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about Lonesome Food Bank
What is Lonesome Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Lonesome Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 25 November 2024.
Is Lonesome 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lonesome Food Bank last inspected?
Lonesome Food Bank was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 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 Lonesome Food Bank?
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 Lonesome 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 Lonesome Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Lonesome 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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