Fruit Bowl and Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merton
Fruit Bowl and Off Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Fruit Bowl and Off Licence was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 51 London Road, Morden, SM4 5HT
How it compares in Merton
In Merton, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Fruit Bowl and Off Licence sits behind roughly 1,033 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,033 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 171 | 13% | ← Fruit Bowl and Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Fruit Bowl and Off Licence 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 Fruit Bowl and Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Cakes Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Authentic Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Ban Yai Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Artisans Depot Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| Achieve Together Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Fruit Bowl and Off Licence
What is Fruit Bowl and Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Fruit Bowl and Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merton Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Fruit Bowl and Off Licence 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fruit Bowl and Off Licence last inspected?
Fruit Bowl and Off Licence was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Fruit Bowl and Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Fruit Bowl and Off Licence compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, while Fruit Bowl and Off Licence holds a 4. 171 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Fruit Bowl and Off Licence 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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