The GC Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merton
The GC Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 5 September 2025, 10 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: 148 Merton Hall Road, Wimbledon, SW19 3PZ
How it compares in Merton
In Merton, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The GC Kitchen sits behind roughly 1,033 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,033 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 14% | ← The GC Kitchen | |
| 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 273 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 The GC Kitchen 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 The GC Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisans Depot Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| 21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Banana Moon Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Aimer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Aya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Al Forno Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bar & Block Steak House Wimbledon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about The GC Kitchen
What is The GC Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The GC Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merton Council on 5 September 2025.
Is The GC Kitchen 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The GC Kitchen last inspected?
The GC Kitchen was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 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 The GC Kitchen?
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 The GC Kitchen compare to other places in Merton?
81% of the 1,269 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, while The GC Kitchen holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects The GC Kitchen 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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