Hammad Ali Halal Meat Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merton
Hammad Ali Halal Meat Ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This rating dates from 8 October 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Merton score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Merton ratings →
Address: 70 Monarch Parade London Road, Mitcham, CR4 3HB
How it compares in Merton
A 2 is rare: only 12 of 1,280 rated places in Merton score this low, about one in 107. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,042 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ← Hammad Ali Halal Meat Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hammad Ali Halal Meat Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hammad Ali Halal Meat Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| AFIA Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| A Paris Corner Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Acorn Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| After School Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Hammad Ali Halal Meat Ltd
What is Hammad Ali Halal Meat Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Hammad Ali Halal Meat Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Merton Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Hammad Ali Halal Meat Ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Hammad Ali Halal Meat Ltd last inspected?
Hammad Ali Halal Meat Ltd was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 11 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 Hammad Ali Halal Meat Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hammad Ali Halal Meat Ltd compare to other places in Merton?
81% of the 1,280 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, while Hammad Ali Halal Meat Ltd holds a 2. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Hammad Ali Halal Meat Ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Merton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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