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Junction Box food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Merton

Junction Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 6 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: 89 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1QE

How it compares in Merton

That puts Junction Box 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.

Every rated food business in Merton
5 out of 5 1,033 82% ← Junction Box
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

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 Junction Box 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 Junction Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Aya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 36 yards away 5 - Very good 23 September 2024
Al Forno Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 63 yards away 5 - Very good 11 June 2026
Aimer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 67 yards away 5 - Very good 17 March 2025
601 Queens Road Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 308 yards away 5 - Very good 21 October 2025
Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 308 yards away 5 - Very good 4 September 2025
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - other 388 yards away 5 - Very good 25 June 2025
21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 26 June 2024
Antoinette Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 26 January 2024

Questions about Junction Box

What is Junction Box's food hygiene rating?

Junction Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 6 November 2023.

Is Junction Box 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Junction Box last inspected?

Junction Box was last inspected on 6 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Junction Box?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Junction Box compare to other places in Merton?

82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Junction Box is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Merton Council inspects Junction Box 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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More food hygiene ratings near here

Junction Box is one of 497 rated food businesses in Wimbledon. See every hygiene rating in Wimbledon

Merton inspects and rates 1,542 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Merton

The official record is held by the council: http://www.merton.gov.uk

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