Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merton
Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket 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
The rating dates from 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 174 Church Road, Mitcham
How it compares in Merton
In Merton, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket 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% | ← Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket | |
| 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 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 Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket 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 Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Ban Yai Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| After School Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| AFIA Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
Questions about Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket
What is Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket's food hygiene rating?
Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merton Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket 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 Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket last inspected?
Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, while Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket holds a 4. 171 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket 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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