Pony and Panda food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merton
Pony and Panda 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 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: 9 Crescent Gardens, Wimbledon, SW19 8AJ
How it compares in Merton
That puts Pony and Panda 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% | ← Pony and Panda | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pony and Panda 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 Pony and Panda, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Anas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Anjappar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| 601 Queens Road Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| A1 Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Pony and Panda
What is Pony and Panda's food hygiene rating?
Pony and Panda has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 25 November 2024.
Is Pony and Panda 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 Pony and Panda last inspected?
Pony and Panda 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 Pony and Panda?
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 Pony and Panda compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Pony and Panda is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Pony and Panda 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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