Young at Heart food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Merton
Young at Heart holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 July 2025, 12 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: South Mitcham Community Centre Haslemere Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3PR
How it compares in Merton
In Merton, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Young at Heart sits behind roughly 1,204 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,033 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 171 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ← Young at Heart | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Young at Heart 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 Young at Heart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Ban Yai Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| 40 Cakes Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Authentic Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| After School Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Young at Heart
What is Young at Heart's food hygiene rating?
Young at Heart has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Merton Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Young at Heart safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Young at Heart last inspected?
Young at Heart was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 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 Young at Heart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Young at Heart compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, while Young at Heart holds a 3. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Young at Heart 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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