Merrifield House Resource Service food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hillingdon
Merrifield House Resource Service holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 December 2025, 7 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: Merrifield House, 20a Burns Close, UB4 0EJ
How it compares in Hillingdon
In Hillingdon, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Merrifield House Resource Service sits behind roughly 1,285 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,285 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ← Merrifield House Resource Service | |
| 3 out of 5 | 202 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 100 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 226 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 Good
- 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 Merrifield House Resource Service 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 Merrifield House Resource Service, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| A Taste of Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Aquarius Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Barnhill Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Big Boy Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Belmore Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Merrifield House Resource Service
What is Merrifield House Resource Service's food hygiene rating?
Merrifield House Resource Service has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hillingdon Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Merrifield House Resource Service safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Merrifield House Resource Service last inspected?
Merrifield House Resource Service was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Merrifield House Resource Service?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Merrifield House Resource Service compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, while Merrifield House Resource Service holds a 4. 356 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Merrifield House Resource Service 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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